Discuss the Primary Conditions That Foster the Development of Groupthink

question 111

Essay

Discuss the primary conditions that foster the development of groupthink, and outline at least four symptoms of a group in which groupthink has taken hold.

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Definitions:

Conventional Structure

A traditional or commonly accepted arrangement, pattern, or organization of something.

Correlated Stimulus

A stimulus that is consistently linked with another, often leading to an expectation of the second when the first is presented.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually triggers a conditioned response.

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A kitchen device used to open metal cans automatically using an electric motor.