Asked by Maxine Wiebenga on May 04, 2024

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When group members make statements such as "No one can stop us now" or "The other team has a bunch of jerks," it's likely that members are suffering from the groupthink characteristic of:

A) self-censorship
B) indirect pressure
C) illusion of invulnerability
D) illusion of unanimity

Illusion of Invulnerability

A cognitive bias that leads individuals or groups to underestimate the likelihood of experiencing negative events.

Illusion of Unanimity

A phenomenon occurring in group decision-making processes where a false agreement is perceived, due to members withholding their dissenting views.

  • Understand the concept of groupthink and its characteristics.
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Jamison HermansonMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The statements "No one can stop us now" or "The other team has a bunch of jerks" demonstrate a sense of invincibility or invulnerability, which is a common characteristic of groupthink. Group members may feel that they are immune to any potential negative consequences or that they are part of a special group that cannot be defeated.