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We’ve been discussing the dynamics of group decision making, and have concluded that higher levels of individual involvement and investment result in greater personal satisfaction and job performance. Slides are here:

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1st paper: Example: U.s. Involvement in Vietnam 

Illusion of Invulnerability

Belief in Inherent Morality of the Group

Collective Rationalization

Out-group Stereotypes

Self-Censorship

Illusion of Unanimity

Direct Pressure on Dissenters

We’ve watched the documentary A Rush to Launch, which is about the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, and which outlines how Groupthink resulted in a fateful decision. You’ve been assigned another example to discuss, as well. 

Describe how the symptoms of Groupthink played a role in your group’s assigned example. Use as many of the symptoms as applicable. Consider the symptoms of Groupthink you saw in A Rush to Launch and make direct comparisons. How are the two situations (Challenger and your example) similar?

2nd paper Example: Space Shuttle Video 

Illusion of Invulnerability

Belief in Inherent Morality of the Group

Collective Rationalization

Out-group Stereotypes

Self-Censorship

Illusion of Unanimity

Direct Pressure on Dissenters