When it comes to decisions, Ilene thinks she is bolder than her coworkers. In a recent meeting, she discovered that other workers in the office favored even bolder decisions. As a result, Ilene shifted toward an even bolder position herself
The process underlying Ilene's change is ________.
A) social cohesiveness
B) groupthink
C) a lack of understanding about the content of the decisions
D) evaluation apprehension
E) social comparison
Answer: E
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