Groupthink Causes the Unintended Effect of Discouraging Individuals from Raising

question 81

True/False

Groupthink causes the unintended effect of discouraging individuals from raising issues that run counter to majority opinion.

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Definitions:

Social Decentering

The cognitive process in which an individual strives to understand another person's perspective or point of view.

Interpersonal Communication

The process by which people exchange information, feelings, and meaning through verbal and nonverbal messages in face-to-face interactions.

Emotional Noise

Distractions or disturbances caused by strong emotions that interfere with the ability to listen or communicate effectively.

External Noise

Refers to physical sounds and distractions from the environment that interfere with the communication process.