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:

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities involved in acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge, such as perception, memory, and reasoning.

Beta-Endorphin

A peptide involved in the pain and stress responses of the body; it acts as a natural painkiller.

Neurotransmitter

A chemical substance released at the end of a nerve fiber by the arrival of a nerve impulse, facilitating the transmission of impulses across a synapse.

Range Of Reaction

The concept that an individual’s genetic makeup establishes a range of possible developmental outcomes, which can be influenced by the environment.