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Marissa Shaylee
on Nov 09, 2024
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Mathilda is the president of the local school board.At her first meeting she announces."I expect all of you to speak freely,your only loyalty is to the children of the school district." Mathilda is trying to avoid
A) cognitive dissonance.
B) groupthink.
C) social facilitation.
D) social loafing.
Cognitive Dissonance
The mental unease felt by a person who simultaneously possesses multiple conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.
Social Loafing
The tendency for individuals to expend less effort when working in a group compared to when working alone.
Groupthink
a psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony in decision-making results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision outcome.
- Appreciate the contribution of group dynamics to the decision-making process and behavioral responses.
- Recognize methods to counteract collective bias and encourage variety in viewpoints during the decision-making process.
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BA
Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the contribution of group dynamics to the decision-making process and behavioral responses.
- Recognize methods to counteract collective bias and encourage variety in viewpoints during the decision-making process.