Asked by Torrii Priest on Jun 18, 2024
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Which statement about groupthink is correct?
A) Group members modify their opinion to go against what they believe is the group consensus.
B) Group members modify their opinions to match what they believe is the group consensus.
C) Group members will never agree if there is a minority influence present.
D) Group members will use brainstorming to discover the solution that most group members agree on.
Groupthink
A psychological phenomenon in which the desire for harmony in a decision-making group overrides a realistic appraisal of alternatives.
Minority Influence
The process by which a smaller portion of a group changes the opinions or behaviors of the larger group, often through consistency, persistence, and coherence in their stance.
Brainstorming
A creative group activity designed to generate a large number of ideas for the solution to a problem.
- Explain the phenomenon of groupthink and its impact on decision-making in groups.
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Learning Objectives
- Explain the phenomenon of groupthink and its impact on decision-making in groups.
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