Which Two Symptoms of Groupthink Lead Group Members to Overestimate

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which two symptoms of groupthink lead group members to overestimate their group's right and might?

• A) rationalization and conformity pressure
• B) rationalization and a stereotyped view of the opponent
• C) an illusion of invulnerability and self-censorship
• D) an illusion of invulnerability and an unquestioned belief in the group's morality

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