A very cohesive group, insulated from outside opinion, with a respected leader must make a decision quickly. As they deliberate, this group should be especially aware of the phenomenon called:
a) deindividuation.
b) social facilitation.
c) groupthink.
d) normative compliance.
ANS: C, The factors described in this question are prime precursors of the groupthink phenomenon.
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