The Failure of Many Students to Ask Questions in Class,despite

question 22

Multiple Choice

The failure of many students to ask questions in class,despite not understanding the material,reflects what symptom of groupthink?

• A)Conformity pressure
• B)Mindguards
• C)An illusion of group invulnerability
• D)Both A and C are correct.

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Definitions:

Contact Hypothesis

The proposition that increased exposure and interaction between diverse groups can lead to improved mutual understanding and reduced stereotypes and prejudice, contingent upon the conditions of the interaction.

Stereotype

A fixed, oversimplified, and often inaccurate or generalized belief about a particular group of people.

Increased Contact

A strategy that seeks to improve relationships and reduce conflicts by encouraging more direct or frequent interactions between parties.

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where an impression formed from one trait or factor influences the perception of other traits.