Asked by Makayla Partain on Apr 27, 2024
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_____ is the tendency for groups to put such a high premium on agreement that they directly or indirectly punish dissent.
A) Devil's advocacy
B) Brainstorming
C) Groupthink
D) Acculturation
Groupthink
A psychological phenomenon occurring in a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.
Devil's Advocacy
A critical analysis technique involving taking a position one does not necessarily agree with, for the purpose of debate or to explore the validity of a viewpoint.
Acculturation
The process of adopting the cultural traits or social patterns of another group.
- Understand the concept and implications of groupthink in group dynamics.
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Cameron KnightMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Groupthink is the tendency for groups to put such a high premium on agreement that they directly or indirectly punish dissent. Devil's advocacy is a technique used to avoid groupthink, brainstorming is a technique used to generate creative ideas through open discussion and Acculturation is the process of learning and adapting to a new culture.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept and implications of groupthink in group dynamics.