The Abilene Paradox is a bias that was initially described by what kind of situation?

A) A family continues a trip across the hot desert even though nobody wants to take the trip.
B) A football game in Texas results in conflict when the teams cannot play fairly.
C) U) S.President Kennedy decides to invade Cuba,despite clear evidence that the plan won't work (Bay of Pigs) .
D) A famous financier defrauds thousands of people by committing fraud,theft,and money laundering in a huge Ponzi scheme (Bernie Madoff) .

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Emrie Nesimi · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The Abilene Paradox was initially described in the context of a family taking a trip to Abilene, Texas, even though none of them actually wanted to go. This example highlights the social dynamics that can lead to group members agreeing to something that nobody actually wants, out of a fear of speaking up and taking a different route. The other options listed are not relevant to the Abilene Paradox.

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