Homework
a) What is groupthink? How does it affect the decisions made by a group? Identify the critical factors that are believed to lead to groupthink. Explain how you could reduce groupthink in terms of these factors.
b) Consider how being part of a crowd or group changes your behavior. How can deindividuation change people's behavior? Could deindividuation lead to positive outcomes? What is a way to encourage members of a crowd to behave in line with their "normal" values?
In 750 to 1,000 words, define and discuss the ways in which diffusion of responsibility, pluralistic ignorance, and victim effects can influence helping behavior. Include ways social and cultural pressure, and beliefs about "self" affect helping behavior.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a) The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c) Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.