A group of microbiology students have been working on a semester-long project that will determine 50 percent of their course grade. A week before the project is due, they realize they have made a critical error and their results are useless. One member of the group argues strongly that they should falsify their results so they will be able to turn in a successful project. Though all of the other members have doubts, none of them feels comfortable saying so. The group ignores the possibility of being caught and convinces themselves to falsify the report. This is an example of:

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This is an example of groupthink, where the group members prioritize consensus and unanimity over critical thinking and alternate decision-making strategies. They ignore the possibility of being caught and convince themselves to falsify the report, avoiding any dissenting opinions or concerns.

A Group of Microbiology Students Have Been Working on a Semester-Long