Question

the situation in which group pressures for conformity deter the group from critically appraising unpopular

Answer 1

Symptoms:–Group members rationalize any resistance to the assumptions they have made.–Members apply direct pressure on those who express doubts about shared views or who question the alternative favored by the majority.–Members who have doubts or differing points of view keep silent about misgivings.–There appears to be an illusion of unanimity.•Minimize Groupthink By:–Reduce the size of the group to 10 or less–Encourage group leaders to be impartial–Appoint a “devil’s advocate”–Use exercises on diversity9-23