The Phenomenon of ________ Occurs When People Are Reluctant to Express

question 56

Multiple Choice

The phenomenon of ________ occurs when people are reluctant to express their misgivings about a perceived group norm. Unfortunately, their reluctance reinforces a false norm.

• A) group apprehension
• B) normative consensus
• C) pluralistic ignorance
• D) nonrepresentativeness heuristic

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Definitions:

Tennessee

A state located in the southeastern United States known for its significant contributions to American music, agriculture, and Civil War history.

Evolution

A scientific theory explaining the process through which species change over time through natural selection, genetic variation, and other mechanisms.

Prohibition

The legal act of prohibiting the manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcohol, most notably implemented in the United States from 1920 to 1933.

Republicans

A political party in the United States that traditionally champions conservative ideologies, including limited government, lower taxes, and a free-market economy.