Group Process & Dynamics Flashcards
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A forensic investigator notices that during witness interviews, individuals consistently change their accounts after learning what others have said. This phenomenon is best described as:
Answer: Social conformity pressure
Social conformity pressure causes individuals to alter their statements to align with perceived group consensus, distorting witness accounts.
In forensic interview settings, 'pluralistic ignorance' occurs when:
Answer: Each group member privately doubts a belief but assumes others accept it
Pluralistic ignorance is when individuals privately reject a norm but believe others accept it, leading to false group consensus.
Which of the following best describes 'diffusion of responsibility' in a fraud scheme involving multiple employees?
Answer: Each conspirator assumes another member has reported the fraud
Diffusion of responsibility means each participant assumes someone else will act, reducing individual accountability in group settings.
A CFE investigating an embezzlement ring finds that lower-level employees followed orders without questioning the ethics. This is most consistent with:
Answer: Obedience to authority
Obedience to authority describes compliance with directives from perceived authority figures even when those directives are unethical.
When analyzing a fraud ring, a CFE identifies that members excluded anyone who questioned the scheme. This exclusion mechanism is called:
Answer: Outgroup derogation
Outgroup derogation involves negative attitudes and exclusion directed at those outside or critical of the in-group.
A forensic examiner notes that fraudulent decisions were made in group meetings where no written records were kept and dissent was discouraged. This environment is most conducive to:
Answer: Groupthink
Groupthink thrives when cohesive groups suppress dissent and avoid critical evaluation, leading to poor or unethical decisions.
In a conspiracy investigation, one member begins to feel guilt and considers reporting the fraud. Group members increase social pressure to prevent this. This is an example of:
Answer: Normative social influence
Normative social influence involves conforming to group expectations to avoid social rejection or punishment.