Question

In group decision-making, the tendency for group discussion to be limited to a single point of view is best described by which psychological principle?

Answer 1

Answer: Groupthink

Explanation:

Groupthink is known to be the coming together of a group of people to think and make decisions together without weighing the consequences. Members of the group do not have the right to think on their own. Thus, it can bring about poor outcome due to the fact that decision is restricted to a single point of view.

Answer 2

In group decision-making, the tendency for group discussion to be limited to a single point of view is best described by groupthink. It is a phenomenon in a group where they give importance on harmony and conformity rather than further analysis and critical thinking on making decisions.