Which of the following examples illustrates groupthink?
A)Weary from debating, a committee elects to put aside the topic until the next meeting.
B)A high school basketball team follows their coach's orders and adheres to a 10 p.m.curfew.
C)After hearing feedback from constituents, a city council decides to pass a bill.
D)An advertising agency decides to air an ad that most members of the agency like, despite concerns that it is racially offensive.

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Groupthink occurs when individuals within a group prioritize conformity and consensus over critical thinking and decision-making. In this scenario, the advertising agency decides to air an ad despite concerns about its potential offensiveness, indicating that the group prioritized consensus and agreement over critical evaluation of the ad's potential impact.

Which of the Following Examples Illustrates Groupthink