When Group Members Strive to Agree with Each Other Instead

question 55

True/False

When group members strive to agree with each other instead of trying to make an accurate assessment of the situation, it is called groupthink.

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Definitions:

Functionalism

A theory in psychology that focuses on the purpose and functionality of consciousness and behavior in individuals.

Behaviourism

A school of psychology that focuses on observable behaviors and disregards mental activities.

Functionalism

A theory in psychology that considers mental life and behavior in terms of active adaptation to the person's environment.

William James

Often referred to as the father of American psychology, he was a philosopher and psychologist who was the first educator to offer a psychology course in the United States, making significant contributions to psychology, especially in the areas of education, religion, and mysticism.