Define groupthink. How can this phenomenon become problematic within a small group?
What will be an ideal response?
? A mode of thinking that occurs when people are deeply involved in a cohesive group and desire for unanimity overrides a realistic appraisal of alternatives.
? Groupthink can have dangerous consequences that cause the group to make poor decisions and be ineffective.
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a. reentry shock stage b. crisis stage c. honeymoon stage d. resocialization stage
In testing the validity of the argument provided in question 4, we would attempt to determine if the cause, design flaws, was sufficient to produce the effect, crashes
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.