Asked by Giavanna Battaglia on May 21, 2024

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When members of a group convince themselves to avoid voicing opinions contrary to the group it is called

A) illusion of invulnerability.
B) mindguards.
C) illusion of morality.
D) self-censorship.
E) illusion of unanimity.

Self-Censorship

The act of withholding one's own thoughts or feelings to avoid offending others or disrupting group harmony.

Illusion of Unanimity

The misconception within a group that everyone agrees on a decision or a situation, even if this is not the case.

Illusion of Invulnerability

describes a cognitive bias in group decision-making processes where members collectively develop an overconfidence in their decisions and underestimate risks.

  • Absorbing the theory and repercussions of groupthink on decision-making methodologies.
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Gursimran Singh

May 21, 2024

Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Self-censorship occurs when members of a group deliberately avoid expressing doubts or disagreements with the consensus of the group, often to maintain harmony or avoid conflict, leading to a lack of dissenting opinions being voiced.