Which of the following statements is true of the concept of risky shift?

A) It is the tendency to shift to a group that makes less risky decisions.
B) It is the tendency for individuals to more willingly endorse riskier decisions when in a group than when they are alone.
C) It refers to a person's risk of losing his or her of personal identity when he or she becomes a part of a group.
D) It refers to each person's tendency to exert less effort in a group because of reduced accountability for individual effort.

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Harshit Sethi · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The concept of risky shift refers to the tendency for individuals to more willingly endorse riskier decisions when in a group than when they are alone. This is because group members feel less personal responsibility for the consequences of the decision, and there is a diffusion of responsibility among the group.

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