Groupthink Is Defined as

question 621

Multiple Choice

Groupthink is defined as

• A) the mode of thinking that occurs when the desire for harmony in a decision-making group overrides a realistic appraisal of alternatives.
• B) enhancement of a group's prevailing inclinations through discussion within the group.
• C) improved performance on simple or well-learned tasks in the presence of others.
• D) the loss of self-awareness and self-restraint that occurs in group situations that foster arousal and anonymity.

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