Groupthink and Prejudice Levels

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What happens to individuals with moderate levels of prejudice after a group discussion?

Their prejudice levels decrease

Their prejudice levels become low

Their prejudice levels remain moderate

Their prejudice levels become more extreme (correct)

What is a characteristic of Groupthink?

Encouraging diverse perspectives

Seeking outside opinions

Establishing a clear decision-making procedure

Ignoring alternative viewpoints (correct)

What is an example of a symptom of Groupthink?

Appointing a leader to facilitate discussions

Encouraging critical thinking

Establishing a clear decision-making procedure

Direct pressure on group members (correct)

What can cause Groupthink?

Group isolation Signup and view all the answers

How can Groupthink be prevented?

Encouraging diverse perspectives Signup and view all the answers

What is Collective Rationalization?

Rationalizing away different opinions or opinions different from yours Signup and view all the answers

What is a defect in Group Decision Making?

Collective Rationalization Signup and view all the answers

What do the Competence and Warmth dimensions relate to?

A group's ability, skill, and intelligence, and their intentions, friendliness, and empathy Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the Stereotype Content Model (SCM) in 2002?

Susan Fisk and her colleagues Signup and view all the answers

What is Belief in Inherent Morality?

Believing in the rightness of your cause and ignoring the ethical or moral consequences of your decision Signup and view all the answers

What are the two dimensions of the Stereotype Content Model (SCM)?

Competence and Warmth Signup and view all the answers

What does the Warmth dimension of the Stereotype Content Model (SCM) refer to?

How a person treats others, or their social behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between explicit and implicit prejudice?

Explicit prejudice is conscious, while implicit prejudice is unconscious Signup and view all the answers

What results from the combinations of stereotypic warmth and competence, according to the SCM?

Unique intergroup emotions Signup and view all the answers

What is the Outgroup Homogeneity Effect?

The tendency to see one's own group as diverse and the outgroup as homogeneous Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of recognizing the Competence and Warmth dimensions?

To better understand the content of stereotypes and how they are formed and preserved Signup and view all the answers

According to the Realistic Group Conflict Theory, what can lead to prejudice and discrimination?

Competition for scarce resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the mistaken perception of a relationship between a group and its characteristics?

Illusory correlation Signup and view all the answers

How can stereotypes contribute to prejudice?

By overgeneralizing characteristics of a group Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to the formation of stereotypes?

Illusory correlation and overgeneralization Signup and view all the answers

What is discrimination?

Behavior towards a target group, often resulting from prejudice Signup and view all the answers

Why can rare and distinctive groups lead to stereotype formation?

Because they are more visible and memorable Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental attribution error (FAE)?

Attributing behavior to a person's character rather than the situation Signup and view all the answers

Why did the study on obedience not pass modern ethical standards?

Because it involved potential psychological harm to participants Signup and view all the answers

What is a criticism of the laboratory setting in the study on obedience?

It was not representative of real-life obedience Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern raised by the study on obedience?

The potential harm to participants and the need to protect their rights Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand interpersonal attraction?

Because it helps us maintain positive relationships Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of the study on obedience?

It may have caused psychological harm to participants Signup and view all the answers

What is the main point of the study on obedience?

To provide insights into the factors influencing obedience Signup and view all the answers

What is a criticism of the study on obedience from the perspective of the fundamental attribution error?

It reinforced the fundamental attribution error Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary feeling that results from frustration according to the Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis?

Anger Signup and view all the answers

What type of block leads to stronger frustration?

Complete block Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of environmental factors in the revised Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis?

They trigger aggression Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of unjustified frustration?

Seeking revenge Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of displacement in the context of the Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis?

Directing aggression towards an innocent target Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary determinant of aggression according to the original Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis?

Frustration Signup and view all the answers

What type of goal leads to stronger frustration when blocked?

Important goal Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between frustration and aggression according to the revised Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis?

Frustration leads to aggression, but only in certain circumstances Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Groupthink

Characterized by:
- Ignoring alternative viewpoints
- Discouraging others from coming forward with different ideas
- Believing in the wisdom and morality of the group
- Dismissing warnings for bad decision making
Symptoms:
- Illusion of invulnerability
- Illusion of morality
- Stereotyping
- Direct pressure
- Self-censorship
- Illusion of unanimity
- Mindguards
Causes:
- Group isolation
- Directive leader
- High stress and limited time
- Lack of decision-making procedures
Prevention:
- Encourage diverse perspectives
- Assign a devil's advocate
- Take breaks to reconsider decisions
- Seek outside opinions
- Establish a clear decision-making procedure

Defects in Group Decision Making

Collective Rationalization:
- Discounting warnings and not reconsidering assumptions
- Believing in the rightness of the cause and ignoring ethical or moral consequences
Fundamental Attribution Error (FAE):
- Attributing behavior to a person's character rather than the situation
Ethics:
- The study raised important ethical concerns, including potential psychological harm to participants and lack of realism

Interpersonal Attraction

Importance of understanding interpersonal attraction:
- Relationships surround us every day
- Understanding how to maintain positive relationships is crucial
By recognizing and understanding concepts, we can work towards creating harmony among different groups and promoting a more inclusive society

Prejudice:
- An attitude towards a group of people that can be explicit or implicit
- Explicit prejudice refers to feelings and evaluations that are reportable and aware of
- Implicit prejudice refers to unconscious attitudes that are not explicitly acknowledged
Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination:
- Stereotype: a belief about a group of people that can be activated automatically upon exposure to information or the target person
- Prejudice: a negative attitude towards a group of people
- Discrimination: behavior towards a target group, often resulting from prejudice
Sources of Prejudice:
- Stereotypes
- Self-Esteem (desire for positive self-esteem can lead to prejudice and discrimination)
- Realistic Group Conflict Theory (competition for scarce resources can lead to prejudice and discrimination)

Stereotype Content Model (SCM)

Proposed by Susan Fisk and colleagues in 2002
Dimensions:
- Warmth: Referring to how a person treats others, or their social behavior
- Competence: Referring to a person's ability or skill
Combinations of Stereotypic Warmth and Competence:
- Unique intergroup emotions result from the combinations of stereotypic warmth and competence

Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis

Frustration leads to anger, which provides a readiness to aggress
Conditions:
- Important goal: Frustration is stronger when the goal is important
- Complete block: Frustration is stronger when the block is complete and cannot be overcome
Revised Theory:
- Frustration leads to anger, which provides a readiness to aggress
- Aggressive cues in the environment are needed to trigger aggression
Unjustified Frustration:
- People tend to aggress when they feel they have been treated unfairly
- They may seek revenge against the perceived source of frustration

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This quiz explores the relationship between groupthink and prejudice levels, including how they change after discussions. It also defines groupthink as a type of faulty thinking in highly cohesive groups.