While Sitting in a Meeting,John Is Becoming More and More

question 132

Multiple Choice

While sitting in a meeting,John is becoming more and more uncomfortable with the group consensus.Not wanting to make waves,though,he withholds his opinion in favor of the group's comfort.This is an example of:

• A)having a mindguard.
• B)being a free rider.
• C)self-censorship.
• D)rationalization.

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Definitions:

Stigmatized Group

A social group that experiences discrimination or disapproval based on characteristics that distinguish them from other members of society.

Nonstigmatized Group

A social group that is generally considered to be accepted and not subjected to prejudice, discrimination, or negative stereotyping by the broader society.

White Matter

Brain and spinal cord tissue composed primarily of myelinated nerve fibers, which facilitate communication between different parts of the nervous system.

Dendrites

Branch-like structures of neurons that receive messages from other neurons.