A deterioration of mental efficiency, reality testing, and moral judgment resulting from in-group pressures defines:
A)group polarization
B)groupthink
C)the risky shift
D)the recency effect

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The given definition describes the phenomenon of groupthink, which is a collective decision-making process in which group members prioritize the maintenance of group cohesion over the consideration of alternative perspectives or critical evaluation of information. Groupthink often results in flawed decision making and can lead to negative consequences. Option A, group polarization, refers to the tendency of group members to hold more extreme views after group discussion. Option C, the risky shift, refers to the tendency of groups to make riskier decisions than individuals would make alone. Option D, the recency effect, is a cognitive bias in which individuals have a stronger memory for recent information and may give it more importance in decision making. None of these options fit the given definition.

A Deterioration of Mental Efficiency, Reality Testing, and Moral Judgment