How Does the Phenomenon of Groupthink Tend to Affect the Opinions

question 136

Multiple Choice

How does the phenomenon of groupthink tend to affect the opinions of a group of people who are discussing an issue?

• A) They reach an intelligent, well-informed decision.
• B) They suppress disagreement and reach an apparently unanimous decision.
• C) They start off leaning in one direction and end up making a decision in the opposite direction.
• D) They argue endlessly and fail to reach any decision at all.

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