A Committee Makes a Decision That Is Not as Sound

question 4

Multiple Choice

A committee makes a decision that is not as sound as the decision that would have been made had the head of that committee acted alone.How would you characterize this phenomenon?

• A) "groupspeak"
• B) "central processing error"
• C) "groupthink"
• D) None of these

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Definitions:

Examples

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Self-Enhancement

The tendency for individuals to promote their self-image by focusing on positive feedback and minimizing negative feedback.

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The shared beliefs, practices, norms, and values of a group of people that shape their behavior and perspectives.

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The process by which individuals attempt to control the impressions others form of them in social or professional contexts.