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olgavictoria

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Which of the following is not characteristic of groupthink?
 
  a. Stereotyping others c. Use of mindguards
  b. Collective rationalism d. Illusion of vulnerability

Question 2

After completing a class on working collaboratively with other members of the health team, the nursing instructor asks the students to identify methods to implement collaboration as a new member of the team.
 
  Which comment by a student would indicate that additional teaching is needed? a. establish rapport and introduce yourself
  b. seek clarification if an order is unclear
  c. do not be intimidated
  d. be as assertive as possible, even aggressive if need be



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Answer to Question 1

D
Three of the characteristics of groupthink as noted by Janis (1972) are stereotyping of others (biased,
highly negative views of competing teams or those who are not members of their own team), collective
rationalism (tendency to overlook conflicting information), and the use of mindguards (these are used
by team members who withhold conflicting or disharmonious information that is in direct opposition
to the teams' views and thoughts). Another characteristic of groupthink is the illusion of
invulnerability, where team members believe that they are impervious and invincible, not vulnerable.

Answer to Question 2

D
Cardillo (2001) provides some tips for new nurses on working with health care practitioners. Some of
these include establishing rapport and introducing yourself, seeking clarification if an order is unclear
and repeating the order and clarifying it, not being intimidated, and being assertive but sincere (not
possibly aggressive if need be).



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