Information Overload
A way of Information Overload (examples on the slides)
what is emails, calls, messages, meetings
definition of Information Overload(in your own words is okay)
refers to a situation where there is insufficient or inadequate or information available to make informed decisions, take effective actions, or solve a problem
what is uncritical thinking?
a group of people jointly making irrational claims
what is group polarization
a division of a group into two opposites
what is excessive Cohesiveness
lack of diverse thinking and creativity
When the rate of information flows into a system and the flow of the information exceeds the capacity the system is able to process.
What is one cause of information underload
Confirmation bias, false dichotomies, lack of access to information
what are the two most significant sources of inferential errors?
unrepresentativeness and correlation inferred as causation
what is group polarization categorical under?
extremely uncritical thinking
what is concurrence seeking
The tendency within a group to prioritize agreement to avoid conflict
what is one consequence given from Information Overload
1. Critical Thinking Impairment
2. Indecisiveness
3. Inattention
4. Diminished Creativity
what is one thing you should do about information underload
do your recon, ask questions, communicate to others
define correlation inferred as causation
a common inferential error that mistakes correlation for causation
does group polarization always happen negatively?
No, It can be as small as personality differences
what is illusion of unanimity
when a group creates a false sense that leads to everyone to agree on a plan
one way to help with information Overload
a mindset where a person is more likely to accept evidence that supports their views and dismiss or overlook evidence that challenges them
confirmation bias
how can one minimize errors in their thought process
practicing critical thinking
why is group polarization highly uncritical thinking?
because any division in a group at all isn't a sufficient way to handle something that is suppose to present itself as cohesive
what is an example of group think
the bay pigs invasion of 1961
What was the last name of the of the Information Overload Researcher that said this quote, "constant emailing and messages decreases ones IQ 10 points"
rock
a situation where only two options are presented as the only possible choices, when in fact, there are more alternatives. It can over oversimplify a situation by ignoring other viable options or possibilities
false dichotomy
true of false, being willing to update your perspective when new ideas of information arises is a great example of critical thinking
true
what are two main reasons groups polarize?
strong personalities and disagreements
who is irving janis
an american research psychologist who is famous for his theory of groupthink