Pluralistic Ignorance Occurs When Group Members Assume Their Reaction Is

question 79

True/False

Pluralistic ignorance occurs when group members assume their reaction is unique and out-of-step with the group and so keep their opinions private.

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Definitions:

Philosophe

A term used primarily to describe the intellectuals of the 18th-century Enlightenment, who sought to apply reason and scientific methods to all aspects of society and human life.

Terror

The use of extreme fear as a means of coercion, often involving violence and threats, to achieve certain ends such as political, religious, or ideological goals.

Directorate

refers to a form of government or a governing body, such as the five-member Directory that ruled France from 1795 to 1799 during the latter stages of the French Revolution.

Conservative Body

A group or organization that advocates for maintaining traditional values and resisting major changes in societal or political structures.