SOCL 2001 Chapter : Sociology Exam 2
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Sociology exam 2: groupthink, describes how people in groups tend to make really bad decisions. "two heads are better than one"; research throws that off: three can be better than two, the more people, the more negative possibilities, ex: bay of pigs, us involvement in thee vietnam war, *starts with ethnocentrism. Small in size there is only a limited amount of people you can be close: affective bonds they have an emotional connection to each other, diffuse interaction spread out; not focused on one single activity. Long lasting relationships they last for decades or a lifetime: secondary groups - involves people who are not so close. We are still friendly towards them and react with them on a regular basis. Larger in size: brief, specific interaction get together with them for specific reasons. Instrumental needs co-workers at work are there for a purpose to get a certain job done.
