Describe the Four Forms of Bias That Might Be Present

question 60

Essay

Describe the four forms of bias that might be present in the information search portion of the decision-making process. Be sure to specifically identify and examine these biases.

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group compared to when they work alone.

Group Assignments

Educational tasks or projects undertaken by a group of students intended to foster teamwork and collaborative learning.

Internalization

The process by which individuals take in and accept the norms, values, and beliefs of their society as their own.

Social Influence

The effect that the words, actions, or mere presence of other people have on our thoughts, feelings, attitudes, or behaviors.