Which symptom of groupthink is expressed when one group member confronts another by saying, "Why aren't you in favor of this? You're the only one who's against it. Give it up!"

a) Rationalization
b) Self-censorship
c) Mindguarding
d) Pressure on dissent
e) Illusion of invulnerability


ANS: d

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