Question

Which of the following comments is most likely to be made in a group characterized by groupthink? a. “To proceed democratically, we need to know the honest opinions of all group members.” b. “As a group, we have to think carefully about all the pros and cons surrounding this issue.” c. “We all seem to be in basic agreement, so there's no sense in continuing our discussion of this issue.” d. “Let's research the opposing sides of the issue so that we know we're making an educated decision as a group.” Selected: e. “Do any of you see any potential problem with our group's position?”

Answer 1

Answer: Which of the following comments is most likely to be made in a group characterized by groupthink? C. “We all seem to be in basic agreement, so there's no sense in continuing our discussion of this issue.”

Explanation: Groupthink happens as a result of making decisions in a way that discourages creativity or individuality. The statement just says that everyone seems to be in basic agreement, so why continue the discussion of the issue if they've already ruled out individual thinking.