According to Janis, F. Kennedy's Bay of Pigs failure was caused in large part by:
Correct answer: B. group think
- A. brain storming
- B. group think
- C. the self- censorship effect
- D. the expert power effect
Explanation
Janis used the Bay of Pigs invasion as a classic example of groupthink, in which the desire for group agreement suppresses criticism and careful evaluation of alternatives. Self-censorship is one symptom of groupthink, not the broader diagnosis.
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