Group-serving bias creates an “us vs

Group-serving bias creates an “us vs. them” mentality within a group so that members of the group feel connected and in agreement about their world view. In this assignment, explore how groupthink becomes group-serving bias and how this mindset can influence criminal behaviors.

Consider the content about groupthink discussed in Chapters 9–11 of Social Psychology.

Review the Case Studies document.

Select 1 of 3 cases, which depict examples of how groupthink can impact an individual’s perceptions and behavior. Since groupthink is an important principle of social psychology, analyze the case carefully and identify how groupthink has impacted the situation. has impacted the situation. has impacted the situation. 

Write a 500- to 750-word analysis addressing the following questions. 

• What methods can be used in your scenario to reduce the effects of prejudice, discrimination, and aggression, which emerged in the groupthink?
• What methods might have altered the effects of prejudice, discrimination, and aggression when members are caught up in groupthink?