A group of five health care professionals is presented with a complex system-based problem in a large hospital and asked to generate multiple possible solutions. Research on group processes suggests that:

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A group of five health care professionals is presented with a complex system-based problem in a large hospital and asked to generate multiple possible solutions.  Research on group processes suggests that:

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11ecba2d_0d5a_784d_a3bf_15756b3d01cb_MD0008_00 Group polarization occurs when group members adopt a more extreme attitude or course of action after group discussion. Group polarization is more likely to occur if group members have similar opinions before group discussion. Group discussion strengthens and reconfirms individuals' opinions, resulting in an average viewpoint that is more extreme. Group polarization can occur in either direction (ie, extremely positive or extremely negative). (Choice A) Groupthink occurs when a group arrives at an incorrect or irrational decision because group members value getting along and reaching a consensus more than they value critical evaluation of alternatives. Therefore, if group members get along, fewer (not more) options will be discussed and considered. (Choice B) Groupthink is more likely to occur in groups that have strong, well-liked leaders. Groupthink results in irrational decision making because group members do not want to cause discord or thwart progress, so they do not speak up. Groupthink is more likely to produce inaccurate or ineffective (not effective) group decisions. (Choice D) Social loafing occurs when an individual exerts less effort as a member of a group than when alone. Individuals working alone tend to come up with more (not fewer) options than when working in a group, on average. Educational objective: Group polarization occurs when the views of individuals within a group become more extreme after discussion with like-minded members. Opinions can be polarized in either direction (extremely positive or extremely negative).

A Group of Five Health Care Professionals Is Presented with a Complex