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Ryan, Michael G. – 1973
The term "risky shift" is used to describe the tendency of groups to make a collective decision that is less conservative than the members might make as individuals. Previous research on this subject has been based on three analytical categories: demographic makeup of groups, group familiarity with the task and information, or individual…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Discussion Groups, Group Discussion, Group Dynamics