In 1972, psychologist Janis introduced this term which describes the tendency for people in groups to minimize conflict by thinking alike and publicly agreeing with each other.
A. wisdom of crowds
B. spiral of silence
C. groupthink
D. pluralistic ignorance
Answer: C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).