In Which of the Following Situations Is Groupthink Most Likely

question 63

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations is groupthink most likely to emerge?

• A) when the need for agreement takes priority over the desire to obtain correct information
• B) when group members feel that they will be unable to compensate for social loafing
• C) when individual benefits are in conflict with the needs of the group
• D) when group norms overwhelm individual identities

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Definitions:

Emotionally Based

Decisions or actions driven primarily by one's feelings rather than by analytical thinking.

Logic

The science of reasoning, proof, thinking, or inference, often used to structure arguments or analyze propositions.

High Pressure

Situations or environments characterized by intense stress, urgency, or force, often requiring quick decision-making.

Persuasion

The action or process of influencing someone's beliefs, attitudes, or actions through argument or appeal.