The tendency of members of groups to adhere to the shared views so strongly that they ignore information inconsistent with those views is called ______________.
A) leadership
B) group polarization
C) groupthink
D) group inattention
E) sanctions

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The phenomenon described in the given statement is called groupthink. Group polarization refers to the tendency of members of a group to adopt more extreme or polarized beliefs than their individual pre-group attitudes. Leadership refers to the process of inspiring, guiding or directing a group of people or an organization towards a common goal. Group inattention is not a recognized term in social psychology. Sanctions refer to penalties or punishments imposed on individuals or groups for violating norms or rules.

The Tendency of Members of Groups to Adhere to the Shared