Asked by Daisy Farhm on Apr 28, 2024

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Joe,Meagan,Allison,and Timothy are ordering a pizza.Someone-no one remembers who-says "let's have anchovies on it." Joe thinks "gross" but says "okay." Meagan isn't paying any attention.Allison thinks "I hate anchovies,but I can just pick them off." And Timothy thinks "If that is what Joe wants,then okay." The group gets a pizza no one likes or wants to eat.This outcome illustrates

A) sunk cost thinking.
B) the loss leader effect.
C) groupthink.
D) group-serving attributions.
E) the Abilene paradox.

Abilene Paradox

A situation where a group collectively decides on a course of action that is counter to the preferences of many, if not all, of the members of the group.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony in a decision-making group overrides a realistic appraisal of alternatives.

Ordering a Pizza

The act of requesting a pizza from a restaurant or food service, typically involving the selection of specific toppings, size, and delivery or pickup options.

  • Elucidate the theory of groupthink, including its origins and manifestations.
  • Comprehend how individual choices may clash with the results of group decisions.
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Colin MacKenzieApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The scenario describes the Abilene paradox, where a group collectively decides on a course of action that is counter to the preferences of many or all individuals in the group because each member mistakenly believes their own preferences are counter to the group's and thus does not raise objections.