Which of the following examples illustrates groupthink?

A. Weary from debating, a committee elects to put aside the topic until the next meeting.
B. A high school basketball team follows their coach's orders and adheres to a 10 p.m. curfew.
C. After hearing feedback from constituents, a city council decides to pass a bill.
D. An advertising agency decides to air an ad that most members of the agency like, despite concerns that it is racially offensive.


Answer: D

Sociology

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