According to Irving Janis, the Maladaptive Phenomenon of "Groupthink" Is

question 50

Multiple Choice

According to Irving Janis, the maladaptive phenomenon of "groupthink" is more likely to occur when:

• A) groups are composed of diverse members who seek agreement in order to overcome their different points of view
• B) concurrence-seeking processes override realistic considerations of alternative courses of action
• C) differences among group members prevent the group from reaching a well-considered, realistic decision
• D) the desire of each group member to be well liked by other group members overrides concurrence-seeking processes

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