Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Social Influence and Group Processes

Question:

Assertion: Group polarization can result in flawed decision-making , whereas groupthink can lead to more extreme decisions .

Reasoning: Group polarization intensifies individual opinions within a group, while groupthink suppresses dissenting viewpoints and discourages critical evaluation.

Options:

Both the assertion and reasoning are true, and the reasoning is a correct explanation of the assertion.

Both the assertion and reasoning are true, but the reasoning is NOT a correct explanation of the assertion.

The assertion is true, but the reasoning is false.

The assertion is false, but the reasoning is true.

Correct Answer:

The assertion is false, but the reasoning is true.

Explanation:

Group polarization and groupthink are two distinct phenomena in group decision-making. Group polarization refers to the tendency for groups to make more extreme decisions than individuals alone, while groupthink is characterized by the prioritization of harmony and conformity over critical thinking, often leading to flawed decision-making.