Which of the Following Recommendations Would Prevent Groupthink

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following recommendations would prevent groupthink?

• A) Focus on subjective evaluation and interpretation.
• B) Have the leader state personal preferences before the discussion begins.
• C) Focus on the facts, without bias.
• D) Make it clear that group members will not be held accountable for their decisions.

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Definitions:

Median-Voter Model

A theoretical model in political science suggesting that the outcome of a majority vote is most likely to reflect the preference of the median voter.

Political Logrolling

A method where lawmakers reciprocate support by backing each other's suggested measures or legislative agendas.

Paired-Choice Voting

A voting system where voters choose between pairs of candidates or options in a series of rounds, each round narrowing down the choices until a winner is decided.

Majority Voting

A voting system where the decision or choice that receives more than half of the votes wins.