Multiple Choice
Which of the following best explains why schools are often the locale of a great deal of victimization?
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Which of the following is an appropriate measure to prevent groupthink in decision-making groups?
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Discourage dissenting viewpoints to maintain group harmony
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Promote strong conformity to the leader's ideas
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Limit information sharing to only group members
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Encourage open criticism and invite outside opinions
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Understand the concept of groupthink: it occurs when a group prioritizes harmony and conformity over critical evaluation, leading to poor decision-making.
Identify that preventing groupthink involves encouraging diverse perspectives and critical analysis rather than suppressing dissent or enforcing conformity.
Evaluate each option by considering whether it promotes open discussion and critical thinking or suppresses alternative viewpoints.
Recognize that discouraging dissent, promoting conformity to a leader, or limiting information sharing all increase the risk of groupthink.
Conclude that encouraging open criticism and inviting outside opinions helps prevent groupthink by fostering a more thorough and unbiased decision-making process.
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