A Loss of Self-Awareness and Evaluation Apprehension,which Can Occur in Group

question 7

Multiple Choice

A loss of self-awareness and evaluation apprehension,which can occur in group situations,is called

• A)groupthink.
• B)social loafing.
• C)group polarization.
• D)deindividuation.

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Definitions:

Anchoring

Anchoring refers to the cognitive bias where an individual relies too heavily on an initial piece of information (anchor) when making decisions.

Stereotyping Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut that involves making judgments about an individual based on generalized beliefs about the group to which they belong.

Availability Heuristic

A mental shortcut used when judging the frequency or probability of events based on how easily examples come to mind.

Cognitive Heuristic

A mental shortcut that allows people to solve problems and make judgments quickly and efficiently.