Asked by Duncan Walker on Jun 03, 2024

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Which of the following statements about "groupthink" is not true?

A) Members have an illusion of being invulnerable, which leads them to take extraordinary risks.
B) Members fail to respond to clear warnings of danger.
C) Members tend to ignore the ethical consequences of their decisions.
D) Members give careful consideration to members with dissenting views.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon occurring within a group of people, in which the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Illusion of Invulnerability

An overconfidence bias where a group underestimates risks, leading to over-optimistic decision-making.

Ethical Consequences

The outcomes or impacts on morality and ethical principles resulting from specific actions or decisions.

  • Determine the features and hazards associated with unanimous consensus errors.
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Zybrea KnightJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Groupthink is characterized by a lack of critical evaluation of decisions and a tendency to suppress dissenting viewpoints, rather than giving careful consideration to them.