According to your textbook, which of the following was at least partially the result of group think?
A) World War I
B) the Oklahoma City bombing
C) the Challenger disaster
D) Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster
Answer: C
Rationale: One of the best-known examples of group think led to the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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A) they don't know many teens who use it. B) it's too scarce and expensive for most teens. C) they could easily get some if they wanted to. D) possessing illegal substances is too dangerous to risk.
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A) poverty B) language C) age D) gender