When a Group Accepts an Alternative That Seems to Please

question 55

Multiple Choice

When a group accepts an alternative that seems to please the members of the group, but the group has not taken the time or effort to explore many options, the group has

• A) Exercised groupthink.
• B) Stimulated the intellects of its members.
• C) Optimized.
• D) Exercised vigilance.
• E) Participated in goal displacement.

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Definitions:

Unrealistically Optimistic

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Empirical Evidence

Information obtained through observation and documentation of certain behavior and patterns, or through experimental and factual verification.

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