The Tragic Decision to Launch the Space Shuttle Challenger Resulted

question 177

Multiple Choice

The tragic decision to launch the space shuttle Challenger resulted in part from the minimal expression of dissenting views among NASA personnel and advisors.This best illustrates the dangers of

• A) social facilitation.
• B) deindividuation.
• C) groupthink.
• D) social control.

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Definitions:

Need for Achievement

A psychological trait that drives individuals to achieve goals and excel in their endeavors.

Desire to Excel

The strong motivation or ambition to surpass others or oneself in performance or achievement.

Acquired Needs Theory

A motivational theory that categorizes an individual's specific needs into three categories: achievement, affiliation, and power.

Need for Achievement

The motivation to excel, to achieve in relation to a set of standards, or to be successful in competitive situations.