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Ismael Popal
on Dec 22, 2024
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Peter, Paul and Mary have just one weekend to climb a famous mountain. Early on the first morning the weather does not look too good, and individually they know they can't climb that day. So they sit in their cabin to talk about what comes next. Five minutes later, they know. They will tackle the climb the next day, whatever the weather. This looks suspiciously like an instance of:
A) diffusion of responsibility.
B) conformity.
C) follow-the-leader.
D) groupthink.
Diffusion
The process by which an innovation, idea, or cultural practice is spread through a population, crossing barriers and gaining acceptance.
Groupthink
A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, in which the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.
- Acquire an understanding of the principle of groupthink and its repercussions on collective decision-making.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire an understanding of the principle of groupthink and its repercussions on collective decision-making.