Groupshift Is Seen When ________

question 106

Multiple Choice

Groupshift is seen when ________.

• A) group members tend to exaggerate the initial positions they hold when discussing a given set of alternatives and arriving at a solution
• B) group members fail to express alternative opinions and deviant views under the influence of the norm for consensus.
• C) group members tend to prefer and endorse the products, ideas, and aspects of someone else's culture over their own
• D) group members view themselves in better light when compared to members of the out-group
• E) group members notice and emphasize identities that reflect how different they are from other groups

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Definitions:

Behavior-Reinforcer Belief

The belief or expectancy that a particular behavior will lead to a specific reinforcing consequence.

Expectations

Beliefs or anticipations about the future, which can influence people's behavior and decision-making processes.

Means-End-Readiness

A cognitive strategy where individuals identify and utilize the necessary means to achieve a desired end or goal.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed.