What explanation does social comparison theory give for group polarization?

Chris would like to conduct a study on the effectiveness of a new substance-abuse treatment program. he has a sample of participants go through the program and he uses as a comparison group people who did not volunteer for the program but were eligible. chris has used a(n) design for his study.

Agraduate student wants to examine the effect of print media versus televised media on individuals’ position on several social issues. the superintendent of a local work release facility, a family friend, will allow the graduate student access to the prison population to her quickly accrue subjects. the student’s irb should: approve this project since the risk appears to be no > minimal.not approve this project because the prisoners are merely a population of convenience for the student.approve this project since the superintendent is the ultimate authority on what happens in his facility.approve this project but submit it for federal review.

The process of rocks breaking down and becoming other rocks