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Chapter 8 Practice Exam
Defective Group Decision Making and Problem Solving
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1.A false dichotomy is
a)the tendency to view the world in terms of only two opposing possibilities when other possibilities are available
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b)a type of group polarization in which groups adopt an extreme point of view
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c)information that presents only a single point of view that is usually incorrect
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d)a and c
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2.The risky shift phenomenon
a)is a natural result of group interactions
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b)is a form of collective inferential error
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c)argues that groups are naturally risk aversive (cautious)
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d. none of the above
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3.An inference is
a)a form of groupthink
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b)should be avoided during group discussion
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c)a conclusion based on misinformation
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d)none of the above
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4.Groupthink can result when there is
a)excessive cohesiveness and concurrence seeking
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b)excessive conformity and group discussion
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c)excessive disagreement among members
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d)all of the above
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5.Some ways to cope with information overload include
a)screening information
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b)limiting the search for information
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c)pattern recognition
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d)all of the above
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6.Devil's advocacy is one effective way to combat information underload.
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7.The perpetuation of unwarranted beliefs is one serious consequence of confirmation bias.
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8.Multitasking is an effective way to combat information overload.
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9.Most dichotomies are false.
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10.The vividness effect can produce inferential error.
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