__________ Refers to the Tendency for Groups to Make Decisions

question 2

Multiple Choice

__________ refers to the tendency for groups to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclinations of their individual members.

• A) Groupthink
• B) The risky shift
• C) Group polarization
• D) Negotiation

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Definitions:

Propriate Striving

An aspect of Gordon Allport's personality theory, focusing on the individual's striving for self-enhancement, mastery, and accomplishment.

Criteria

Standards or principles by which something is judged or decisions are made.

Psychologically Healthy

Pertains to a state of mental and emotional well-being where an individual can use their cognitive and emotional capabilities, function in society, and meet the ordinary demands of everyday life.

Trait Theory

A psychological perspective that focuses on the identification and measurement of consistent personality characteristics (traits) that vary among individuals.