Kennedy Wavered Over Running for President in 1968 Largely Because

question 16

Multiple Choice

Kennedy wavered over running for president in 1968 largely because of

• A) Loyalty to Johnson
• B) Fear of splitting the antiwar vote with McCarthy
• C) Political pragmatism
• D) Fear of taking the office his brother had died in

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Definitions:

Cohesive

The characteristic of elements of a group sticking together effectively and remaining united in pursuit of common goals.

Group Polarization

The tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and a sense of individuality, often leading to uncharacteristic behavior, usually in group contexts.

Social Loafing

A scenario where members of a group display reduced effort in reaching a target compared to their effort levels when working solo.