The term groupthink, as used by social psychologists, refers to ____.
A)a style of thought in which the group clings to a shared but flawed view of the world
B)a sense of tension between trying to be unique and trying to be similar to others
C)a loss of self-awareness and loss of individual accountability that people sometimes feel in a group
D)the tendency to waste or deplete resources that are shared or jointly owned

Question

The term groupthink, as used by social psychologists, refers to ____. ​
A)a style of thought in which the group clings to a shared but flawed view of the world
B)a sense of tension between trying to be unique and trying to be similar to others
C)a loss of self-awareness and loss of individual accountability that people sometimes feel in a group
D)the tendency to waste or deplete resources that are shared or jointly owned

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome. Members try to minimize conflict and reach a consensus decision without critical evaluation of alternative viewpoints, often leading to a flawed outcome.

The Term Groupthink, as Used by Social Psychologists, Refers to ____