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  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Collin_College/Introduction_to_Sociology/06%3A_Social_Groups_and_Organization/6.06%3A_Group_Dynamics/6.6E%3A_Groupthink
    In groupthink, each member of the group attempts to conform his or her opinions to what he or she believes is the consensus of the group.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Sociology/Introduction_to_Sociology/Sociology_(Boundless)/06%3A_Social_Groups_and_Organization/6.02%3A_Functions_of_Social_Groups/6.2E%3A_Controlling_the_Behaviors_of_Group_Members
    Group polarization is the phenomenon that when placed in group situations, people will make decisions and form opinions that are more extreme than when they are in individual situations. The phenomeno...Group polarization is the phenomenon that when placed in group situations, people will make decisions and form opinions that are more extreme than when they are in individual situations. The phenomenon has shown that after participating in a discussion group, members tend to advocate more extreme positions and call for riskier courses of action than individuals who did not participate in any such discussion.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Collin_College/SOCI_1306%3A_Social_Problems/05%3A_Groups/5.03%3A_Group_Dynamics/5.3E%3A_Groupthink
    In groupthink, each member of the group attempts to conform his or her opinions to what he or she believes is the consensus of the group.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Introductory_Psychology/Introductory_Psychology_1e_(OpenStax)/12%3A_Social_Psychology/12.05%3A_Conformity_Compliance_and_Obedience
    In this section, we discuss additional ways in which people influence others. The topics of conformity, social influence, obedience, and group processes demonstrate the power of the social situation t...In this section, we discuss additional ways in which people influence others. The topics of conformity, social influence, obedience, and group processes demonstrate the power of the social situation to change our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We begin this section with a discussion of a famous social psychology experiment that demonstrated how susceptible humans are to outside social pressures.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Madera_Community_College/General_Psychology/13%3A_Social_Psychology/13.05%3A_Conformity_Compliance_and_Obedience
    In this section, we discuss additional ways in which people influence others. The topics of conformity, social influence, obedience, and group processes demonstrate the power of the social situation t...In this section, we discuss additional ways in which people influence others. The topics of conformity, social influence, obedience, and group processes demonstrate the power of the social situation to change our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We begin this section with a discussion of a famous social psychology experiment that demonstrated how susceptible humans are to outside social pressures.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Introductory_Psychology/Introduction_to_Psychology_(LibreTexts)/14%3A_Psychology_in_Our_Social_Lives/14.03%3A_Working_With_Others-_The_Costs_and_Benefits_of_Social_Groups
    Group performance will only be better than individual performance to the extent that the group members are motivated to meet the group goals, effectively share information, and efficiently coordinate ...Group performance will only be better than individual performance to the extent that the group members are motivated to meet the group goals, effectively share information, and efficiently coordinate their efforts. Because these things do not always happen, group performance is almost never as good as we would expect, given the number of individuals in the group, and may even in some cases be inferior to that which could have been made by one or more members of the group working alone.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Introduction_to_Communication/Communication_in_the_Real_World_-_An_Introduction_to_Communication_Studies/13%3A_Small_Group_Communication/13.03%3A_Small_Group_Dynamics
    Task cohesion refers to the degree of commitment of group members to the purpose and activities of the group, and social cohesion refers to the degree of attraction and liking among group members.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Leeward_Community_College/PSY_100_Biddle/Book%3A_Introductory_Psychology_(OpenStax)/10%3A_Social_Psychology/10.4%3A_Conformity%2C_Compliance%2C_and_Obedience
    In this section, we discuss additional ways in which people influence others. The topics of conformity, social influence, obedience, and group processes demonstrate the power of the social situation t...In this section, we discuss additional ways in which people influence others. The topics of conformity, social influence, obedience, and group processes demonstrate the power of the social situation to change our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We begin this section with a discussion of a famous social psychology experiment that demonstrated how susceptible humans are to outside social pressures.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Rio_Hondo/Introduction_to_Psychology_2020_(Pilati)/13%3A_Psychology_in_Our_Social_Lives/13.03%3A_Working_With_Others-_The_Costs_and_Benefits_of_Social_Groups
    Group performance will only be better than individual performance to the extent that the group members are motivated to meet the group goals, effectively share information, and efficiently coordinate ...Group performance will only be better than individual performance to the extent that the group members are motivated to meet the group goals, effectively share information, and efficiently coordinate their efforts. Because these things do not always happen, group performance is almost never as good as we would expect, given the number of individuals in the group, and may even in some cases be inferior to that which could have been made by one or more members of the group working alone.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Introduction_to_Communication/Organizational_Communication_-_Theory_Research_and_Practice/08%3A_Teams_in_the_Workplace/8.03%3A_Types_of_Teams
    Work teams are integral for an organization because they have the have the objective of completing certain outcomes. Parallel teams are formed externally. Parallel teams look at specific items that th...Work teams are integral for an organization because they have the have the objective of completing certain outcomes. Parallel teams are formed externally. Parallel teams look at specific items that the organization might overlook or not perceive accurately. Project teams are composed of specific/specialized members that need to obtain a goal in a set amount of time. Management teams have the responsibility of running and maintaining the organization.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Collin_College/Introduction_to_Sociology/06%3A_Social_Groups_and_Organization/6.03%3A_Functions_of_Social_Groups/6.3E%3A_Controlling_the_Behaviors_of_Group_Members
    Group polarization is the phenomenon that when placed in group situations, people will make decisions and form opinions that are more extreme than when they are in individual situations. The phenomeno...Group polarization is the phenomenon that when placed in group situations, people will make decisions and form opinions that are more extreme than when they are in individual situations. The phenomenon has shown that after participating in a discussion group, members tend to advocate more extreme positions and call for riskier courses of action than individuals who did not participate in any such discussion.

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