All of the Following Methods Are Appropriate for Minimizing the Potential

question 10

Multiple Choice

All of the following methods are appropriate for minimizing the potential for groupthink EXCEPT

• A)ask each member to serve in the role of critical evaluator.
• B)if possible,have more than one group work on the same problem independently.
• C)avoid asking questions and do not demand justifications from others.
• D)discuss the potential negative consequences of any decision or action.
• E)before finalizing the decision,give members a second chance to express doubts.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for people to over-emphasize personality-based explanations for behaviors observed in others while underestimating the influence of external factors.

Schematic Processing

A cognitive process that uses social schemata to organize and interpret information about the social world.

Schemas

Cognitive frameworks or concepts that help individuals organize and interpret information, based on past experiences and knowledge.

Subtractive Rule

When making attributions about the influence of personal dispositions on a behavior, the observer subtracts the perceived impact of situational forces from the personal disposition implied by the behavior itself.