Johannes walked into a meeting late as usual. He wanted to contribute to the discussion because he felt that the plan being discussed would not be feasible in the next few months, but he didn't say anything because he feared receiving negative feedback from his colleagues as a result of being late for the meeting. Choose the best term that describes this symptom of groupthink. A) illusion of invulnerability B) self-censorship C) mind guarding D) illusion of unanimity E) stereotyping competitors as weak, evil and stupid

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Self-censorship refers to the withholding of one's opinions or concerns in a group setting due to the fear of negative feedback or rejection, which is what Johannes did by not voicing his concerns about the feasibility of the plan.

Johannes Walked into a Meeting Late as Usual