Her instincts told her the group was heading in a very wrong direction but Natalie didn't want to cause a scene by disagreeing, especially when she was apparently the only one with reservations. Natalie has succumbed to ________.
A) group norms
B) social loafing
C) groupthink
D) groupshift

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Natalie has succumbed to groupthink, which is a psychological phenomenon where individuals in a group prioritize group harmony and conformity over critical thinking and dissent. Her instincts are telling her that the group is heading in a wrong direction, but she is reluctant to speak up because of the fear of being rejected by the group or causing a disruptive scene. Groupthink often leads to poor decision-making and disastrous consequences.

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