Asked by Alyssa Summers on Sep 29, 2024
Which of the following statements is false?
A) Listeners tend to level,sharpen,and assimilate messages.
B) Two frequently mentioned problems reported by people making decisions in groups are poor meeting planning and poor communication skills.
C) People who most dislike meetings are those who must work closely with other people to accomplish their work-related tasks.
D) Both groups and individuals display a host of cognitive biases,such as the confirmation bias.
Cognitive Biases
Systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment, whereby inferences about other people and situations may be drawn in an illogical fashion.
Confirmation Bias
A cognitive bias that involves favoring information that confirms previously existing beliefs or biases.
- Acknowledge the potential pitfalls in group decision-making, such as the planning fallacy and confirmation bias.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the potential pitfalls in group decision-making, such as the planning fallacy and confirmation bias.