When Is Groupthink More Likely to Occur

question 169

Multiple Choice

When is groupthink more likely to occur

• A) when the group does not have a designated leader 
• B) when the individuals in the group are individualistic 
• C) when the group is under pressure to make a major decision 
• D) when the group must justify its decision to other groups in the same organization

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Definitions:

Tit For Tat Strategy

A strategy in game theory where a participant replicates an opponent's previous action, whether cooperative or competitive.

Cheating

The act of behaving dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage, especially in a context like academic examinations or competitive sports.

Punishment

A process by which a behavior is followed by a consequence that decreases the likelihood of the behavior's occurrence in the future.

Prisoner's Dilemma

A standard example of a game analyzed in game theory that shows why two rational individuals might not cooperate, even if it appears that it is in their best interest to do so.