PSY E240 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Groupthink, Psych, Motivation
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When the initial tendencies of group members become more extreme following group discussion. Risky shift: a process by which groups tend to make risker decisions than. Two explanations for it; individuals would make alone. Prior to group discussion we may have an inaccurate understanding of the group members views on a topic. Both positions geld and its strength and such discussions can therefore increase how accurately we perceive their views. A group decision making style that is characterized by an excessive tendency among group members to seek concurrence, consensus, and unanimity as opposed to making the best decision. Can lead group members with discrepant views to avoid stating them for fear of rejection from the group. Contribution to the us decision to invade iraq. Groups may see their chosen course of action as highly likely to succeed and being based in the groups fundamental goodness and morality. When a group members wont hear dissenting views from out-group members.
