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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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chloral hydrate

chloral hydrate

a short-acting depressant of the central nervous system, first synthesized in 1832 and once widely used chiefly as a hypnotic. It is occasionally still used to induce sleep, but its use is limited by its potential toxicity. U.S. trade name: Aquachloral. See also knockout drops.