Worksheet: Groupthink

Assignment Overview

In history, you learned that some decisions made by leaders in a group situation were not always the right or morally correct decisions. Some examples include the atrocities of the Nazi’s, slavery, segregation, Watergate, cults and gangs, along with many others. How could such decisions have been made, especially within a group setting? While none of these decisions were acceptable or condoned, the concept of “Groupthink” helps us understand such mentality. This assignment will assist you in gaining insight into a “Groupthink” mentality.
In this assignment, you will describe a situation in which you were involved in a group decision-making process.

Assignment Details

Perform the following tasks:
· Complete the reading assignment and the interactive lesson before attempting this assignment.
· Review the table below and answer the questions on page 2.

Characteristics of Groupthink
Characteristics	Description
Invulnerability	Members feel they cannot fail.
Rationalization	Members explain away warning signs and help each other rationalize their decision.
Lack of introspection	Members do not examine the ethical implications of their decision because they believe that they cannot make immoral choices.
Stereotyping	Members stereotype their enemies as weak, stupid, or unreasonable.
Pressure	Members pressure each other not to question the prevailing opinion.
Lack of disagreement	Members do not express opinions that differ from the group consensus.
Self-deception	Members share in the illusion that they all agree with the decision.
Insularity	Members prevent the group from hearing disruptive but potentially useful information from people who are outside the group.

 
· Your responses (approximately 250 words) must have correct spelling and grammar.
· Submit Week 9 Assignment via Blackboard by clicking on the “Week 9 Assignment” link.
· Include the proper file naming convention: PSY101H_wk9_assn_jsmith_mmddyyyy.
Note: See the Written Assignment Rubric for a review of writing expectations.
Grading:

Gradable items in assignment	Points
Describe participation in a group decision that was not effective.	10
Describe the result of the problem to be solved.	10
Describe characteristics of groupthink.	15
Assignment is free of spelling and grammar errors.	5
Total Points	40

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