Group polarization is when individuals’ opinions become more extreme in group settings. The cause is not well-defined, but theories include social comparison and commitment. It occurs in both physical and online discussions, especially when participants are anonymous. Group polarization is a phenomenon studied in the social sciences in which individuals’ decisions and opinions become more […]
Polarization is a property of light and electromagnetic radiation discovered by a French physicist in the early 1800s. Unpolarized light has waves in a mix of directions, while polarized light has all arrows pointing in the same direction. Polarization occurs naturally and is used in polarized sunglasses, radio antennas, and satellite communications. Polarization is a […]