Which of the Following Is a Primary Characteristic of Groupthink

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of groupthink?

• A)conflict among group members
• B)failure to reach consensus within a group
• C)complete conformity among group members
• D)candidness and openness within a group

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Definitions:

Developmental Task

A challenge or responsibility that is typical at a certain age or stage of personal growth, which contributes to the development of an individual.

Gender-Appropriate Behavior

Actions and attitudes that society considers suitable for a person based on their gender.

Identification

In psychoanalytic theory, taking on the values and worldview of another person (e.g., a parent).

Freud

Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist who established psychoanalysis, a technique to treat mental disorders by engaging in conversation between a psychoanalyst and the patient.