When a Group Accepts an Alternative That Seems to Please

question 117

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)made an optimizing decision.
• D)exercised vigilance.
• E)participated in goal displacement.

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Definitions:

Urinary Tract

The system in the body responsible for the removal of waste and excess water through urine; it includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.

Nitrite

A chemical compound composed of nitrogen and oxygen, often used as an indicator of bacterial infection or for the preservation of food.

Inflammation

The body’s reaction when tissue becomes injured or infected. The four cardinal signs are redness, heat, pain, and swelling.

Urine

A liquid waste product filtered from the blood by the kidneys and expelled from the body through urination.