According to Janis,what Is the Major Cause of Groupthink

question 149

Multiple Choice

According to Janis,what is the major cause of groupthink?

• A) strong group cohesion
• B) diffusion of responsibility
• C) the tendency of group members to grandstand
• D) group conflict

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Definitions:

Amygdala

Part of the limbic system, playing a key role in processing emotions and memory association.

Hypothalamus

A brain structure involved in emotions and drives vital to survival; it regulates the autonomic nervous system.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A psychological condition characterized by a state of excessive, uncontrollable, and often irrational worry about everyday things that is disproportionate to the actual source of worry.

DSM

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a comprehensive classification of mental disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association.