Marilyn,Bob,and Carl All Believe a Certain Defendant Is Probably Guilty

question 14

Multiple Choice

Marilyn,Bob,and Carl all believe a certain defendant is probably guilty and should be sentenced.Individually their recommendations for a sentence are 3,5,and 7 years.When they meet as a group however,they recommend 10 years.This change and collective shift is called:

• A)groupthink.
• B)group polarization.
• C)the Abilene paradox.
• D)an escalation of commitment.

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Definitions:

Informal Reward Programs

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Motivating Impact

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Scanlon Plans

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