Who described the process known as groupthink, in which a group's concern for unanimity overrides the motivation to realistically appraise courses of action?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Irving Janis
| Option | Reason |
|---|---|
| Option (1): Henri Tajfel. Incorrect. | Henri Tajfel is linked with social identity and the ingroup-outgroup divide. |
| Option (2): Bibb Latane. Incorrect. | Bibb Latane studied social loafing, the drop in individual effort when people work on a collective task. |
| Option (3): Muzafer Sherif. Incorrect. | Muzafer Sherif is known for the summer camp studies of conflict and cooperation between groups. |
| Option (4): Irving Janis. Correct. | Irving Janis described groupthink. He showed that a cohesive group's concern for unanimity can override a realistic appraisal of the choices. |
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