the mode of thinking that groups engage in when cohesion seems more important than making the right decision and considering alternatives
1 of 10
three main features of GP
1. a cohesive group where people come from similar backgrounds. 2. the group isolated from outside opinions. 3. there's no clear rules that guide decision making
2 of 10
illusion of invulnerability
excessive optimism that encourages the group to take risks and not consider the dangers
3 of 10
belief in morality of group
group assumes its inherent rightness and ignores challenges/concerns about the consequences of its decisions
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collective rationalisation
group explains and justifies its assumptions and decision as a way of discounting challenges
5 of 10
stereotyped view of the outgroup
the group has a negative view of the other group/'enemy', which makes conflict resolution difficult
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pressure for dissenters to conform
group members who raise doubts about the group's decision are put under pressure to conform
7 of 10
self-censorship
group members withhold opinions that that deviate from the group consensus
8 of 10
illusion of unanimity
the consensus opinion within the group is assumed to be unanimous
9 of 10
self-appointed mindguards
group members who protect the groups decision and the group members lead from opposition
10 of 10
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Card 2
Front
three main features of GP
Back
1. a cohesive group where people come from similar backgrounds. 2. the group isolated from outside opinions. 3. there's no clear rules that guide decision making
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