Which of the Following Is an Example of Groupthink

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of groupthink?

• A) group members discuss openly their issues and confront each other
• B) group members individually cast their votes and then attempt to sway others to their way of thinking
• C) members conform to the group's ideas and resist any opposition
• D) a leader suggests an idea and members are free to offer their thinking
• E) leaders are elected and they make their opinions the predominant one

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Definitions:

External Validity

The extent to which the results of a study can be generalized to other situations, populations, or settings.

Alternate Form Reliability

A measure of consistency where different versions of a test produce similar results, indicating the test’s reliability over time.

Concurrent Validity

A measure of how well a particular test correlates with a previously validated measure taken at the same time.

Construct Validity

The extent to which a test or measurement tool accurately measures the theoretical construct it is intended to measure.