Which Term Refers to the Tendency for Groups to Make

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to the tendency for groups to make decisions that are more extreme than the decisions that would be made by the members acting alone?

• A)groupthink.
• B)group polarization.
• C)cognitive dissonance.
• D)the covariation principle.

Differentiate between various decision-making conditions (certainty, risk, uncertainty) and strategies (e.g., brainstorming, reverse brainstorming).

Understand the concept and stages of Osborn's creativity process for problem-solving and decision-making.

Recognize the importance of separating creative imagination from judgment during brainstorming sessions.

Learn different creative thinking techniques and their applications, such as analogy and reversal techniques.

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Net Income

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