According to the Groupthink Phenomenon, Group Members Who Are Overconfident

question 168

Multiple Choice

According to the groupthink phenomenon, group members who are overconfident and willing to assume great risks are suffering from

• A)the knew-it-all-along effect.
• B)the conservative shift phenomenon.
• C)an illusion of invulnerability.
• D)an illusion of unanimity.
• E)an escalation of commitment.

Recognize behavior modification techniques as strategies for self-motivation.

Understand the significance of psychological hardiness and self-discipline in goal achievement.

Relate expectancy theory to self-motivation and the importance of skill-building.

Grasp the importance of self-discipline in working towards and achieving personal and professional goals.

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Definitions:

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