Groupthink Is Caused by

question 118

Multiple Choice

Groupthink is caused by

• A) pressure to show immediate results.
• B) an overemphasis on unity that stifles information flow.
• C) requiring decisions to be made through consensus.
• D) narrowly defined problems and goals.
• E) interpersonal conflict that interferes with productivity.

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Definitions:

Convenience Sample

A sampling technique where participants are selected based on their ease of accessibility and availability to the researcher, rather than random selection.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is measured to determine whether it is affected by the manipulation of one or more other variables (independent variables).

Tipping Behavior

The practice of giving money as a bonus for services provided, often influenced by social norms, satisfaction, and cultural factors.

Internal Validity

The extent to which research findings are free from contamination by extraneous variables.