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wenmo

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One step that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of groupthink is
 
  a. putting in place a strong, directive group leader.
  b. taking group votes aloud rather than relying on secret ballot or other anonymous methods.
  c. creating subgroups that meet on their own first before reconvening and sharing the content of their discussions with the group at large.
  d. emphasizing the importance of being unanimous.

Question 2

Walt, Jesse, Mike, and Gus are business partners trying to decide whether they should invest in a risky new direction for their company. Jesse gets the feeling that his partners are leaning toward the risky option.
 
  In order to convince his partners that he is a valued member of the company and a good group member, Jesse speaks up in strong, public terms in favor of the risky decision, and he leaves the meeting even more convinced than he was before that they should take the risk. Jesse's personal shift in the risky direction illustrates the _____________ explanation for group polarization.
  a. social comparison
  b. counterattitudinal
  c. persuasive arguments
  d. social facilitation



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babybsemail

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A




wenmo

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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