Unit 3.3: Group decision making Flashcards
What is transactive memory?
When group memory os unevenly distributed so different members are chargers with knowing/remembering different things
(may raise issues within staff turnover)
What are the antecedents of group think in decision making?
A highly cohesive group
Group isolation
Directive leaders
High stress
Poor decision making procedures (no methods for considering other viewpoints)
How is ‘highly cohesive group’ an antecendent for groupthink decision making?
if the group is valued & attractive people want to be members therefore they are likely to conform to the group’s view
How is ‘group isolation’ an antecendent for groupthink decision making?
protected from hearing other (outgroup) viewpoints
How is a ‘directed leader’ an antecedent for groupthink decision-making?
The leader controls the discussion & makes their wishes known
How is ‘high stress’ an antecendent for groupthink decision making?
Perceived threat to the group will increase group behaviours & therefore thinking
How is ‘poor decision making procedures’ an antecendent for groupthink decision making?
There are no methods for considering other viewpoints
what are the (7) symptoms of groupthink decision making?
Illusion of invulnerability
Belief in moral correctness
Stereotyped view of out-group
Self-censorship
Direct pressure on dissenters (people not conforming) to conform
Illusion of unanimity
Mindguards
Outline ‘illusion of invulnerability’ as a symptom of groupthink decision making?
The group will feel cohesive and therefore invincible. They believe they can do no wrong
Outline ‘Stereotypes view of out-group’ as a symptom of groupthink decision making?
Outgroup viewed as simplistic
Outline ‘belief in moral correctness’ as a symptom of groupthink decision-making?
Because everyone else in the group agrees, there is a belief that it is the morally correct decision thats been made.
Outline ‘Self-censorship’ as a symptom of groupthink decision-making?
Decision to not voice personal opinions to not ‘rock the boat’
Outline ‘direct pressure on dissenters to conform’ as a symptom of groupthink decision making?
Because of groupthink, those who are not complying or voicing opposing opinions are pressured to conform from the majority
Outline ‘Mindguards’ as a symptom of groupthink decision making?
Members protect the leader/s from contradictory views
Outline ‘Illusion of unanimity’ as a symptom of groupthink decision making?
belief that the group is unanimous & everyone’s in agreement
