When Group Members Withhold Their Reservations and Criticisms for the Sake

question 33

Multiple Choice

When group members withhold their reservations and criticisms for the sake of consensus, they are engaging in:

• A) group solidarity.
• B) laissez-faire decision making.
• C) groupthink.
• D) expressive leadership.
• E) group dynamics.

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Definitions:

Schachter's Two-Factor Theory

A theory suggesting that emotions are based on physiological arousal and the cognitive interpretation of that arousal.

Primary Reaction

In psychology, this refers to an infant's instinctive responses to stimuli, such as sucking or grasping.

Built-In Fear

An innate or instinctive fear response, often to specific stimuli, that is considered to be a survival mechanism passed down through evolution.

Autonomic Arousal

Autonomic arousal refers to the activation of the autonomic nervous system, affecting physiological states such as heart rate and sweating in response to stimuli.