Groupthink Can Be Defined As

question 65

Multiple Choice

Groupthink can be defined as:

• A)the tendency to suppress dissent in the interests of group harmony.
• B)the tendency to sacrifice group cohesiveness in favor of task orientation and problem focus.
• C)the enhancement of problem-solving capacity as a result of several persons joining together to work on the same problem.
• D)reduced self-awareness as a result of group immersion and social anonymity.

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Definitions:

Filtration Membrane

A semipermeable barrier that separates particles in a fluid, commonly found in the kidneys for waste removal from the blood.

Bowman Capsule

The Bowman capsule is a cup-like sack at the beginning of the tubular component of a nephron in the kidney, enclosing the glomerulus and involved in filtration.

Countercurrent Mechanism

A process by which fluids flow in opposite directions in adjacent tubes, exchanging properties (such as heat or concentration) to facilitate efficient transfer.

Uric Acid

A waste product formed from the breakdown of purines, excreted in urine.