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Which of the following in NOT a criterion for groupthink to emerge ?

Correct answer: D. Members share a common socioeconomic background

  • A. Members demand conformity and apply pressure to those who express doubts about a proposed course of action
  • B. Members withhold dissent and exercise self- censorship
  • C. Members share an illusion of invulnerability
  • D. Members share a common socioeconomic background

Explanation

Groupthink involves conformity pressure, self-censorship, and an illusion of invulnerability among cohesive members. A shared socioeconomic background is not a necessary criterion, although it may sometimes contribute to group similarity.

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