In group discussions, what commonly occurs under the effect of informational influence?

Informational influence occurs when individuals in a group are convinced to change their opinions or beliefs due to the persuasive arguments or information presented by others. This type of influence often leads individuals to adopt the viewpoints of the majority, especially when they perceive that those in the group have more knowledge or better information about the topic at hand.

In the context of group discussions, it is common that majority viewpoints dominate. Individuals may feel pressure to conform to the prevailing opinion, believing that it is more legitimate or better supported by evidence. This can lead to a scenario where the loudest or most confident voices in the group steer the conversation, and dissenting opinions may be overshadowed or marginalized.

This dynamic directly contrasts with the other options, where all members expressing strong opinions (the first choice) or avoiding confrontational topics (the third choice) would not genuinely exemplify the influence of information shared in the group. Furthermore, the idea that individual ideas are equally represented (the fourth choice) contrasts with the reality that informational influence often results in a convergence of thoughts around the majority view rather than a balanced representation of diverse perspectives.