Mob Mentality and Groupthink
Learning Objective
I can define mob mentality and groupthink and explain their potential consequences.
Lesson Flow
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Overcoming the Mob Mentality | GROUPTHINK 101
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Groupthink occurs when the desire for agreement and consensus within a group stifles the expression of dissent and healthy debate.
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Key indicators of groupthink include self-censorship, rationalizing problematic behavior, an us versus them mentality, and moral talk used as a weapon.
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To combat groupthink, strategies include using the six hats method, inviting anonymous feedback, and cultivating a norm that encourages questioning and disagreement.
Practice
8 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Explain the difference between mob mentality and groupthink, and provide a potential negative consequence of each.”
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