When Groupthink Occurs in Highly Cohesive Groups, Poor Decisions May

question 76

Multiple Choice

When groupthink occurs in highly cohesive groups, poor decisions may result from the members' tendencies to do all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) being unwilling to criticize one another's ideas and suggestions.
• B) underemphasizing agreement.
• C) desiring to hold the group together.
• D) underemphasizing critical discussion.
• E) seeking to avoid unpleasant circumstances.

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Definitions:

Micrometer

A precision measuring instrument capable of measuring dimensions to a very small fraction of a millimeter or inch.

Primary Cilium

Single nonmotile cilium on the cell surface of animal cells, especially those of vertebrates; binds specific molecules and serves as a “cellular antenna” in many signaling pathways.

Cellular Antenna

Structures on the cell surface that allow for the reception of external signals, leading to an internal cellular response, akin to a biological signal receptor.

Microtubule Arrangement

The organization of microtubules within a cell, which plays an important role in cell shape, transport within the cell, and cell division.