The Tendency to Avoid a Critical Evaluation of Ideas That

question 28

Multiple Choice

The tendency to avoid a critical evaluation of ideas that the group favors is called

• A)anchoring.
• B)groupthink.
• C)analysis paralysis.
• D)wildstorming.

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Definitions:

Brain Functions

The activities carried out by the brain that enable thought, behavior, perceiving, feeling, and actions, including cognitive and emotional functions.

Higher-Brain

Refers to the concept in neuroethics and philosophy of mind that relates to the cognitive functions of the brain, such as thought, reason, and consciousness.

Whole-Brain

A concept often used in discussions of brain death, considering the cessation of all functions of the entire brain as a criterion.

Passive Euthanasia

The act of allowing a patient to die by withholding or withdrawing treatments that are necessary to maintain life, as opposed to actively causing death.