In Groupthink, Certain Members Take It Upon Themselves to Protect

question 82

Multiple Choice

In groupthink, certain members take it upon themselves to protect the leader from dissenting opinions. This symptom is called ______.

• A) illusion of unanimity
• B) self-censorship
• C) self-appointed mindguards
• D) collective rationalization

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Definitions:

Tokenism

The practice of making only a perfunctory or symbolic effort to include or represent members of minority groups, often to give the appearance of equality.

Hierarchical Structure

An organizational form that ranks entities in levels of importance or authority, often found in businesses, governments, and institutions.

Reference Group

Any group that individuals use as a standard for evaluating themselves and their own behavior.

Self-Esteem

A person's overall subjective emotional evaluation of their own worth.