Which of the following in NOT a criterion for groupthink to emerge ?
Correct answer: A. Members share a common socioeconomic background
- A. Members share a common socioeconomic background
- B. Members withhold dissent and exercise self- censorship
- C. Members share an illusion of invulnerability
- D. Members demand conformity and apply pressure to those who express doubts about a proposed course of action
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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