The reluctance of George's group mates to voice their opposition to several issues in order to maintain group harmony is an example of ________.
A) social loafing
B) group norms
C) groupshift
D) groupthink

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Groupthink occurs when group members prioritize maintaining group harmony over making rational decisions, leading to a lack of critical thinking and questioning of group decisions. The reluctance of George's group mates to voice their opposition suggests that they may be experiencing groupthink. Social loafing refers to a reduction in individual effort within a group, group norms refer to the unwritten rules and expectations within a group, and groupshift refers to a shift in group decision-making towards a more extreme position than the initial individual preference. While these concepts may also be present in George's group, they do not explain the specific behavior described in the scenario.

The Reluctance of George's Group Mates to Voice Their Opposition