When a Group Loses Its Mental Efficiency and Moral Judgment

question 19

Multiple Choice

When a group loses its mental efficiency and moral judgment in the interest of group solidarity, the group is suffering from ________.

• A)micromanagement
• B)groupthink
• C)team spirit
• D)shaping

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Definitions:

Ideal Self

The perception of what one should be or would like to be, often serving as a motivational guide for behavior.

DSM-IV

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, a handbook used by healthcare professionals in diagnosing mental disorders.

Personality Disorders

A group of mental disorders characterized by long-term unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior, significantly impairing social functioning.

Mental Retardation

An outdated and now considered offensive term for intellectual disability, which is characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.