Discuss the Similarities and Differences Between Older Heterosexual Couples and Older

question 14

Essay

Discuss the similarities and differences between older heterosexual couples and older gay and lesbian couples.

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Definitions:

Group Decision-Making

The process of making choices or solving problems as a group, rather than by an individual.

Social Loafing

The tendency of individuals to exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone.

Groupthink

A tendency toward flawed group decision making when group members are so intent on preserving group harmony that they fail to analyze a problem completely.

Deindividuation

A psychological state occurring in group contexts that results in a loss of self-awareness and diminished feelings of personal responsibility, often leading to uncharacteristic behavior.