When Groupthink Occurs, There Is Extreme Pressure to Conform to the Cohesive

question 204

Multiple Choice

When groupthink occurs, there is extreme pressure to conform to the cohesive group; thus, people who may privately hold dissenting views tend to keep quiet, creating the __________.

• A) mindguard
• B) illusion of unanimity
• C) illusion of invulnerability
• D) transactive memory

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Definitions:

Sherman Antitrust Act

A law passed in 1890 to eliminate monopolies and guarantee competition.

Monopolies

Market structures characterized by a single seller dominating the entire market for a particular product or service, restricting competition.

Consumer Purchases

Transactions made by individuals or households for items that fulfill their personal needs or desires, as opposed to business or commercial buying.

Demographics

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it, often used for targeting in marketing and research.