Which of the following statements is true concerning groupthink?
a) Groupthink can have a positive or negative effect on a group depending on the context in which it occurs.
b) Groupthink often shuts out realistic and logical analysis of a problem.
c) Groupthink can lead to realistic analysis of a problem.
d) Groupthink can bring out the best in group members.
Answer: b
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A. We think in the words and the meanings of our language which in turn is an expression of our culture. B. All human languages share a universal grammar that is innate in the human species and culturally invariant. C. People of one culture cannot think of objects for which another culture has plentiful vocabulary. D. One of the most remarkable features of any language’s rule structure is that it allows the speaker to generate sentences that have never before been spoken.
The term ?hypothetical? means
A) imaginary. B) factual. C) upbeat. D) literal.
When we are practicing ____________ we assign meaning to the words we hear.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The most significant potential disadvantage(s) of group discussion is (are)
A) the time required and excessive cohesion. B) the time required and lack of leadership. C) conformity pressures and time required. D) conformity pressures and lack of leadership. E) lack of leadership and excessive cohesion.