Part of What Keeps People with a Minority Opinion Silent

question 149

Multiple Choice

Part of what keeps people with a minority opinion silent is the false impression that others do not share your private perspective. What is the name for this

• A) groupthink
• B) spiral of silence
• C) pluralistic ignorance
• D) wisdom of crowds

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Definitions:

Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

A civil rights organization founded in 1960 that played a major role in the civil rights movement, advocating for justice and equality through nonviolent protest.

Freedom Summer

A volunteer campaign in the United States during the summer of 1964 aiming to register as many African-American voters as possible in Mississippi, known for its resistance to civil rights.

Mississippi

A U.S. state located in the southeastern region of the country, known for its history, cultural heritage, and significant role in the American Civil Rights Movement.

Black Protest Organization

Groups focused on advocating for the rights and well-being of Black individuals, often through demonstrations, advocacy, and public engagement.