What Is Groupthink? Given One Example of How Groupthink Might

question 77

Essay

What is groupthink? Given one example of how groupthink might develop in a decision making setting.

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Definitions:

White Blood Cells

White blood cells are immune system cells that defend the body against infectious disease and foreign materials.

Second Messenger

A molecule that relays signals received at receptors on the cell surface to target molecules inside the cell, amplifying the signal.

Enzyme Cascade

A series of chemical reactions involving enzymes where the product of one reaction becomes the substrate for the next.

Mineralocorticoids

A class of corticosteroids that are involved in regulating electrolyte and water balance by the kidneys.