Having friends or parents state early in the process of your college selection that a particular college is inappropriate might cause you to exclude that college without much thought. This is an example of what concept in action?
A)Bolstering
B)Groupthink
C)Utility theory
D)Cognitive dissonance theory

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Groupthink occurs when a group's desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome. In this scenario, the influence of friends or parents can lead to the exclusion of a college without thorough consideration, reflecting the pressure to conform to the group's opinion.

Having Friends or Parents State Early in the Process of Your