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Every dollar that Paula earns working overtime she saves for her retirement. This week she has added $80 to her retirement account by working overtime. On her way home from work on Friday, Paula wins $80 in a radio contest and drives to Janice Jewelers to buy a pair of $80 earrings. Paula is displaying:
Groupthink
A psychological phenomenon where the desire for group consensus overrides people's common sense or logical reasoning.
Devil's Advocacy
A technique used in decision making and problem solving that involves taking an opposing viewpoint or position to uncover flaws or test the validity of a proposal.
Dialectical Inquiry
A debate between two opposing sets of recommendations.
Participative Decision Making
A decision-making process where all members of a group are involved in identifying essential decisions and developing strategies to reach them.
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