The belief that many government officials had that levees in New Orleans would protect it from the devastating flood waters of Hurricane Katrina represent which symptoms of groupthink.
A. illusion of morality
B. self-censorship
C. direct pressure on dissidents
D. illusion of invulnerability
Answer: D
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A) demonstration B) contention C) description D) definition
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