The phenomenon of ________ describes situations in which group ...

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The phenomenon of ________ describes situations in which group pressures for conformity deter the group from critically appraising unusual, minority, or unpopular views.
 
  A) social loafing
  B) groupshift
  C) groupthink
  D) group polarization
  E) satisficing

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true regarding group decision making?
 
  A) If creativity is important then individuals tend to be more effective than groups.
  B) Group decision making tends to decrease the acceptance of the solution.
  C) Group decisions are typically less time consuming than individual decisions.
  D) Group decisions are generally less accurate than the decisions of the average individual in a group.
  E) Groups generate more complete information and knowledge than individuals.

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Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: C) Groupthink relates to norms and describes situations in which group pressures for conformity deter the group from critically appraising unusual, minority, or unpopular views.

Answer to Question 2

E
Explanation: E) Group decisions are time consuming because groups typically take more time to reach a solution. Group decisions are generally more accurate than the decisions of the average individual in a group. If creativity is important, groups tend to be more effective. Groups lead to increased acceptance of a solution. Groups generate more complete information and knowledge than individuals.