Groupthink refers to
A)a person whose role is to argue against a dominant idea.
B)a person’s natural desire to avoid conflict and lean toward group consensus,even when the group’s opinion does not reflect his/her own opinion.
C)the tendency for interviewees to think alike.
D)the use of a moderator to get focus group participants to respond similarly on questions.
E)respondents who share similar socio-economic attributes.

Question

Groupthink refers to
A)a person whose role is to argue against a dominant idea.
B)a person&#8217;s natural desire to avoid conflict and lean toward group consensus,even when the group&#8217;s opinion does not reflect his/her own opinion.
C)the tendency for interviewees to think alike.
D)the use of a moderator to get focus group participants to respond similarly on questions.
E)respondents who share similar socio-economic attributes.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Groupthink refers to the tendency for individuals within a group to prioritize conformity over individual opinion, often resulting in a flawed decision-making process. This phenomenon can occur when members of a group prioritize harmony over constructive criticism, leading to avoiding conflict and leaning towards group consensus even when it may not reflect their individual beliefs.

Groupthink Refers to