Hyria, Who Is Part of a Workgroup, Feels Very Connected

question 15

Multiple Choice

Hyria, who is part of a workgroup, feels very connected to her coworkers, but she is concerned about a decision they are making. She is afraid to speak up, however, because in the past, dissenters were pressured into going along with the group consensus. Hyria's group is likely engaging in:

• A)mindguard.
• B)free riding.
• C)groupthink.
• D)descriptive norming.

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