Asked by Hunter Patterson on Jul 18, 2024
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When a group shows evidence of ________, there is some risk that groupthink will follow.
A) impartial leadership
B) maintaining contact with external influences
C) ideological heterogeneity of its members
D) group cohesiveness
Cohesiveness
The quality of forming a united whole, often used to describe the degree of camaraderie and solidarity within a group.
Groupthink
A phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.
Heterogeneity
The quality or state of being diverse in character or content; having a variety of different elements or components.
- Understand how group cohesiveness can contribute to or mitigate risks of groupthink.
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Shahrukh ArainJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Groupthink is more likely to occur in highly cohesive groups where the desire for unanimity and consensus overrides the motivation to appraise alternative courses of action critically.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how group cohesiveness can contribute to or mitigate risks of groupthink.