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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March 14th 2025

DABS

abbreviation for Diagnostic Adaptive Behavior Scale.