In groupthink, the _________ symptom is exerted on any members who express strong arguments against any of the group's stereotypes, illusions, or commitments.

1. Collective rationalization

2. Illusions of unanimity

3. Direct pressure

4. Stereotyped views of outgroups

This step in the rational decision making model can be the most challenging and often leads to failure.

1. Weigh decision criteria

2. Choose the best alternative

3. Generate alternatives

4. Implement the decisions

This decision making technique was developed to help with group decision making by ensuring that all members participate fully. This is not a technique to be used routinely at all meetings. Rather, it is used to structure group meetings when members are grappling with problem solving or idea generation.

1. Delphi Technique

2. majority rule

3. Nominal Group Technique

Cons of group decision making are

1. Takes longer

2. Group dynamics such as groupthink can occur

3. social loafing

4. all of the above