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Chapter 7
Group Discussion: Defective Group Decision Making
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Undergraduate 2
03/18/2009

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Information overload, consequences
Definition
the rate of information flow into a system that exceeds the system's processing capacity
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Information bulimia
Definition
is a binge-and-purge cycle of information processing
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Confirmation bias
Definition
when you look for info that confirm what you believe in
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Inference
Definition
conclusions about the unknown based on what is known
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Vividness effect
Definition
are exposed to a shocking news story and you believe that it happens a lot more than it actually does.
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Groupthink: Symptoms, prevention
Definition
SYMPTOMS
-Overestimation of Group's power and morality
-Close-mindedness
-Pressures toward uniformity

PREVENTION
-Recognize groupthink when it first begins
-Minimize status differences
-Develop norm that legitimizes disagreement
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