General Studies · Group Dynamics and Decision Making
While groups generally make more effective decisions than individuals, they are susceptible to various biases. One such phenomenon is 'groupshift' (also known as group polarization), which is best described as:
- 1the tendency for group members to exert less effort when working collectively than when working individually
- 2the process where a group moves toward a more extreme version of the positions they held before discussion✓
- 3a situation where group members fail to share unique information and only discuss common knowledge
- 4the practice of appointing a 'devil's advocate' to challenge the majority opinion during deliberations
Correct answer
the process where a group moves toward a more extreme version of the positions they held before discussion
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