Imagine That a Group of Corporate Managers Are Experiencing Groupthink

question 46

Multiple Choice

Imagine that a group of corporate managers are experiencing groupthink. Which of the following behaviors might they display?

• A) They place more importance on supporting the other group members than they do on supporting the leader.
• B) They value generating many possible solutions to a problem over developing one solution fully.
• C) They value reaching a consensus over critically evaluating the facts.
• D) They become competitive and unlikely to cooperate with each other.

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Definitions:

Basic Mistrust

A term associated with Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, referring to the first stage where infants learn whether or not they can trust the world based on their needs being met.

Basic Trust

A fundamental sense of trust in the world and others, often developed during infancy, that is seen as the foundation of healthy psychological development.

Responsive

Showing a positive and quick reaction to something, either emotionally or by taking action.

Sensitive

Easily affected by external conditions or stimuli.