The Tendency for Group Discussions to Focus on Information That

question 78

Multiple Choice

The tendency for group discussions to focus on information that all members share is known as:

• A)the diffusion of responsibility.
• B)the common knowledge effect.
• C)groupthink.
• D)deindividuation.

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