Which of the Following Is an Example of Groupthink

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of groupthink?

• A)A group of scientists decides to go ahead and launch a space shuttle without stating misgivings about the decision, even though evidence shows that there is a flaw in the navigation system.
• B)A group of politicians from one party decides to promote a new regulation on trade even though the opposing party is going to lobby against it strongly.
• C)A group of students decides to hold a car wash as a fundraiser even though some of the members did not vote for this event.
• D)A group of doctors releases a press statement about a new treatment procedure for people diagnosed with diabetes, stating that there might be some harm to some people.

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Definitions:

Positron-Emission Tomography

An imaging test that uses a radioactive substance to visualize and measure metabolic processes in the body.

Single Photon Emission

A process used in medical imaging that involves detecting gamma rays emitted indirectly by a tracer, which is introduced into the body.

Tracer Substance

A compound used in medical and biological research to track the passage or quantity of substances through the body or in a specific process.

SPECT Accuracy

The precision and reliability of Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography, a type of nuclear medicine tomographic imaging technique using gamma rays.