risky shift

a tendency for the decisions of individuals to be more risky following group discussion. Research has revealed that group discussion does not make decisions more risky per se but simply serves to polarize group members in the direction of their initial views. Compare cautious shift.

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Psychology term of the day

October 10th 2024

mal de pelea

a culture-bound syndrome found in Puerto Rico that is similar to amok. Individuals experience a period of brooding and then suddenly become violent and attack others around them (the Spanish name literally means “fighting sickness”). Also called Puerto Rican syndrome.