How Can the Us Vs

question 11

Essay

How can the Us vs. Them heuristic result in a decision that may not be ethical?

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Definitions:

Violent Revenge

Acts of retaliation that involve physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone as a response to a perceived wrong.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Asch Paradigm

A research methodology used to study conformity to group pressure by asking participants to match line lengths.

Conformity

The act of adjusting one's behaviors, attitudes, or beliefs to align with those of a group or social norm.