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Critically evaluate research concerned with decision making in groups. Give attention to minority and majority group influences
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Critically evaluate research concerned with decision making in groups. Give attention to minority and majority group influences Lewin (1948) states the definition of a group was "a dynamic whole based on interdependence", and Newcomb (1957), "Shared norms and interlocking roles". Both definitions share two common features of norms and independence. This suggests that a group works around some form of 'normality' and 'mutuality' and therefore it is presumptuous that group decision-making would show apparent signs of 'mutual' agreement and 'normal' outcome. It may be that those individuals exposed to decision making in groups may show these signs due to fear of ridicule and would therefore keep their true opinions to themselves. Or perhaps this 'mutual agreement' between the majorities has actually influenced the individual to change their opinion. Alternatively, can the minority influence the majority, and if so, how? Majority influence is the term used when talking about an individual conforming to a viewpoint of...
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