Asked by Hunter McGaughey on Jul 03, 2024
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When group members make statements such as "No one can stop us now" or "The other team has a bunch of jerks," it's likely that members are suffering from the groupthink characteristic of illusion of popularity.
Groupthink
A mental effect experienced by a group, where the longing for agreement or compliance leads to illogical or ineffective decisions.
Illusion of Popularity
A perception phenomenon where individuals overestimate the extent to which they are liked or accepted by others.
- Identify the traits and impacts of groupthink.
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Zybrea KnightJul 07, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
These statements are indicative of the groupthink characteristic known as "illusion of invulnerability" and "out-group stereotypes," not "illusion of popularity." Illusion of invulnerability leads members to be overly optimistic and take excessive risks, while out-group stereotypes involve negative views of those not in the group.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the traits and impacts of groupthink.