A group of friends are discussing which movie to watch that evening. Mohammed wants to watch a science fiction movie, but the rest of his friends want to watch a horror movie because they think it is cooler. Although he does not agree that watching horror movies is cool, Mohammed plays along with the plans of his friends because he does not want to be ridiculed. In this scenario, which phenomenon explains Mohammed's behavior?
A)Social facilitation
B)Social loafing
C)Groupthink
D)Brainstorming

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mohammed's behavior is an example of groupthink, where he goes along with the consensus of his friends despite having a personal disagreement, to avoid conflict or ridicule.

A Group of Friends Are Discussing Which Movie to Watch