The term pluralistic ignorance describes:
A)ignoring the calls of officers in need.
B)the vocal minority shaping the perception of subcultural values.
C)competing interest groups operating within the prison.
D)conflicts between management and officers being reflected in inmate behavior.

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Pluralistic ignorance occurs when a majority of group members privately reject a norm, but incorrectly assume that most others accept it, therefore going along with it. This is often because a vocal minority may speak up and shape the perception of what is normative within a group or culture.

The Term Pluralistic Ignorance Describes