Professors maksoud, struthers, and vasic each tend to think that obtaining a university degree is easier today than it was when they were students. after discussing the matter over coffee, they are even more convinced that obtaining a degree is easier today. this episode provides an example of

group polarization

Explanation:

According to my research on studies conducted by various psychologists, I can say that based on the information provided within the question this episode provides an example of group polarization. This term refers to the tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members. Which explains why their belief became more solidified when they got together as a group.

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giant impact theory - the moon was formed from the collision between earth and another mars-sized body.

colliding planetesimals hypothesis - the moon was formed from the same cloud of material as earth.

capture hypothesis - the moon was locked into orbit by earths gravity as it was passing by it.

accretion hypothesis - the moon was formed from collisions and combining of planetesimals.

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