Tag: group
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The first person to speak has the most influence.
Imagine you are waiting to give your view on a subject. You are pretty sure of your conviction that “A” is the best course of action for the group. The first person to speak, perhaps the leader, surprises you by advocating “B”. The next person in line around the table also says “B”. And the…
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Group discussions lead to more extreme views.
You might think that a group discussion would temper people’s opinions as they hear different viewpoints and arguments from all sides. However, the opposite is very often true. Group discussions commonly lead to more extreme views. Most groups are groups for a reason. They have a common purpose or goal, and therefore often have views…