In: Psychology
Which of the following is an effective method to reduce groupthink?
Question 11 options:
a. Having a devil's advocate in the group |
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b. Having designated mindguards |
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c. Group voting |
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d. All of the options are correct. |
Groupthink is a psychological phenomenomenon.It takes place when a group discussion is taking place. In this phenomenon main motto remains the existance of harmony in group; but this extream care about maintaining the harmony creates anarchial function and decison making gets affected, as a result dysfunctional decision making happens.
Devil's advocate means a person is going against the common viewpoint of group. They assists in group think and decison making is affected. Hence option A is wrong.
Person with designated mindguards tries to reach to a conclusion in group thinking. He/She acts as an information filter to avoid situation of dissents and arguments in a group. Dysfunctional decision making is being done. Hence it also helps in group think. Hence option B is also wrong.
In group voting process group members try to reach a conclusion by observing viewpoints of majority. Hence it is a method to reduce group think. Hence option C is correct option for this question.