Identifying Groupthink in Scenarios

Hard Unit 14: Social Psychology Group Dynamics

In the study of group dynamics within social psychology, several phenomena illustrate the behavior and interaction of individuals within a group. One such phenomenon is known as 'groupthink', where a cohesive group may value harmony and consensus over critical evaluation of ideas. This often leads to poor decision-making. Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the concept of groupthink?

A team of engineers develops a project without questioning the feasibility because they want to maintain group cohesion.

A student group splits into smaller factions, each arguing for a different proposal before the final decision.

An organization carries out a survey on employee satisfaction, but each employee supports the survey process openly.

A research team conducts a thorough analysis of their data before coming to a conclusion.

A committee debates various options for a new policy, thoroughly considering potential drawbacks of each choice.

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