The Term Groupthink, as Used by Social Psychologists, Refers to ____

question 146

Multiple Choice

The term groupthink, as used by social psychologists, refers to ____. ​

• A)a style of thought in which the group clings to a shared but flawed view of the world
• B)a sense of tension between trying to be unique and trying to be similar to others
• C)a loss of self-awareness and loss of individual accountability that people sometimes feel in a group
• D)the tendency to waste or deplete resources that are shared or jointly owned

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Definitions:

Treatment

Treatment encompasses the methods and applications used to manage or cure disease, relieve symptoms, or address psychological issues.

Experiment

A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact through controlled investigation.

Control Group

A control group is a baseline group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment, used for comparison against the experimental group.

Specific Treatment

A targeted approach designed to address or remediate a particular condition, disorder, or area of difficulty.