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In this video I describe how group opinions and decisions can differ from those of the individuals who make up the group. Group polarization refers to the tendency of groups to become more extreme and more polarized than the original views of members. Groups also tend to be more tolerant of risk, known as risky shift. Polarization can still occur when groups are exposed to inconclusive evidence, strengthening views of supporting ideas and dismissing contradictory evidence. Groups may make poor decisions as a result of groupthink, a term coined by Irving Janis to refer to characteristics of some groups that increase conformity, encourage a sense of invulnerability, and disparage opposition.

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