Asked by D'Asia White on May 27, 2024
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A group of friends are discussing which movie to watch that evening. Mohammed wants to watch a science fiction movie, but the rest of his friends want to watch a horror movie because they think it is cooler. Although he does not agree that watching horror movies is cool, Mohammed plays along with the plans of his friends because he does not want to be ridiculed. In this scenario, which phenomenon explains Mohammed's behavior?
A) Social facilitation
B) Social loafing
C) Groupthink
D) Brainstorming
Social Facilitation
The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, often improving on simple or well-rehearsed tasks.
Groupthink
A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people in which the desire for harmony in decision-making results in an irrational or dysfunctional outcome.
- Identify the psychological dynamics involved in conforming to group norms or decisions under pressure.
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matthias bonirJun 03, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Mohammed's behavior is an example of groupthink, where he goes along with the consensus of his friends despite having a personal disagreement, to avoid conflict or ridicule.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the psychological dynamics involved in conforming to group norms or decisions under pressure.
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