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What are some conditions that can lead to groupthink?
What are some conditions that can lead to groupthink?
- Lack of mechanisms for critical evaluation (correct)
- Low level of cohesion among group members
- High level of dissenting opinions
- Absence of mindguards
How can groupthink be mitigated?
How can groupthink be mitigated?
- Promoting open communication and diverse perspectives (correct)
- Encouraging conformity and unanimity
- Creating an environment where dissenting opinions are devalued
- Shielding the group from dissenting opinions
What role do mindguards play in groupthink?
What role do mindguards play in groupthink?
- They encourage dissenting opinions
- They actively shield the group from information that challenges the consensus (correct)
- They have no role in groupthink
- They promote critical evaluation and diverse perspectives
What is a key characteristic of groupthink related to decision-making?
What is a key characteristic of groupthink related to decision-making?
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How do group members contribute to groupthink through self-censorship?
How do group members contribute to groupthink through self-censorship?
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What is the belief that contributes to groupthink's decision-making process?
What is the belief that contributes to groupthink's decision-making process?
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What is a consequence of groupthink in terms of decision-making?
What is a consequence of groupthink in terms of decision-making?
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