Tag: groups

  • The first people to speak will influence you.

    The first people to speak will influence you.

    The first people to speak will influence you. Imagine once more that you are awaiting your turn to speak. This time it is not to give your general recommendation of the best course of action, but to give your firm judgement on something. It might be the price you think a product should be sold…

  • Group discussions lead to more extreme views.

    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…