Which of the Following Includes Conditions Conducive to Groupthink

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following includes conditions conducive to groupthink?

• A) Group cohesiveness, leader's promotion of personal preferences, insulation from expert opinions
• B) Group cohesiveness, members' promotion of personal preferences, best decision is goal
• C) Group cohesiveness, leader promotion of personal preferences, critical thinking urged
• D) Members' promotion of personal preferences, best decision is goal, critical thinking urged
• E) Group cohesiveness, member's promotion of personal preferences, insulation from expert opinions

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Definitions:

Standard Speech

A speech style characterized by diverse vocabulary, proper pronunciation, correct grammar, and abstract content. The use of this style is associated with high status and power.

Diverse Vocabulary

The range and variety of words an individual knows and uses, reflecting their language proficiency and ability to communicate effectively.

Linguistic Intergroup Bias

Subtle and systematic differences in the language we use to describe events as a function of our group membership and the group to which the actor or target belongs.

Sociolinguistic Competence

Knowledge of the implicit rules for generating socially appropriate sentences that make sense because they fit the listeners’ social knowledge.