Which of the Following Statements Is True of Groupthink

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of groupthink?

• A)Group leaders encourage members to remain skeptical about options in a groupthink.
• B)Members of a group perform all their actions with their own volition.
• C)When a group senses an external threat, groupthink turns into a group problem.
• D)External threat heightens the cohesiveness of the group and is a source of stress.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

Involves the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique where a desirable stimulus is removed after a particular behavior, with the aim of decreasing that behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens or increases the likelihood of a specific response or behavior.

Variable-Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which the behavior is reinforced after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, creating a steady, consistent response rate.