You Have Observed That the Group Tends to Come to Consensus

question 57

Multiple Choice

You have observed that the group tends to come to consensus very quickly and there appears to be an illusion of unanimity. You conclude that they may be suffering from ________.

• A) negative affect
• B) groupshift
• C) cognitive dissonance
• D) groupthink
• E) positivity offset

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Definitions:

Control Samples

Standard or reference samples used in experiments to ensure that the results are due to the condition being tested rather than other variables.

Standard

A specimen for which test values are already known; used to calibrate test equipment.

Medical Assistant

A healthcare professional who supports the work of physicians and other health professionals, usually in a clinic setting, through a variety of tasks.

POL

Abbreviation for Point Of Lay, referring to the age at which poultry are ready to start laying eggs; can also stand for Physicians' Office Laboratory, a lab within a physician's office.