PSYC 215 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Brainstorming, Social Dilemma, Preon
16 Dec 2011
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Groupthink (irving janis): a group decision-making style characterized by an excessive tendency among group members to seek concurrence; occurs when the need for agreement takes priority over the motivation to obtain accurate info and make appropriate decision. 1- since highly cohesive groups are more likely to reject members with deviant opinions, they would be more likely to groupthink. Groups that are composed of people from similar backgrounds, isolated from other people, directed by strong leader, and lacking in systematic procedures for making and reviewing decisions should be particularly likely to fall prey to groupthink. Under stress, urgency can overrule accuracy, and the reassuring support of other group member becomes highly desirable. Disagree with janis (choi & kim; kramer; hart et al. 4. reconsider the group decision before taking action. Insert the role of reminder in the group, who"s role is to remind everyone of the danger of groupthink: computer-based technology can be used during meetings to help avoid groupthink.
