One of the Costs Associated with Citizen Involvement Includes ______

question 32

Multiple Choice

One of the costs associated with citizen involvement includes ______.

• A) desensitizing people to emerging problems
• B) decreasing the accountability of the public
• C) views expressed might not be representative of the majority
• D) the view that people are less likely to "buy in" to solutions

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Definitions:

Groupthink

Group pressure to conform despite individual misgivings.

Pressure

The feeling of stress or urgency caused by the demands and expectations of others or by one's own goals or responsibilities.

Conform

To align one's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors with those of a group or societal norms, often to fit in or be accepted by others.

Group Cohesiveness

The degree to which members of a group feel connected and committed to each other, facilitating cooperation and shared goals.