What term was coined in light of fiascoes such as the Bay of Pigs Invasion to describe a process where members bow to peer pressure and fail to voice their useful but sometimes contradictory opinions?

a. grouphate
b. laissez-faire
c. consensus decision-making
d. groupthink


Answer: d. groupthink

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a. thorough using surveys only b. clear definitions and classifications of observed behaviors c. random selection of observers d. using qualitative interviews

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Jonah has always thought he wasn't a strong athlete. When he played soccer, he was sure he would not be good at it, and indeed, he was not as he did not practice very hard. This may be a result of a __________.

A. self-fulfilling prophecy B. self-serving bias C. primacy-recency effect D. fundamental attribution error

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Relational __________ violate relational expectations or rules

Fill in the blank with correct word

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Despite many changes in recent years,

a. television still has distinct seasons. b. series tend to stay on the air longer than in the past. c. appointment television still exists for some shows and their audiences. d. networks are still quick to order 22 episodes of a new series.

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