Which of these is an example of groupthink?
Correct answer: D. All of these: the Iran-Contra scandal, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the 2003 U.S war with Iraq
- A. U.S war with Iraq (2003)
- B. Cuban Missile Crisis
- C. Iran-Contra scandal
- D. All of these: the Iran-Contra scandal, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the 2003 U.S war with Iraq
Explanation
Groupthink occurs when a cohesive group suppresses dissent and accepts a flawed consensus. The Iran-Contra decisions, the Cuban Missile Crisis deliberations, and the 2003 Iraq-war decision are commonly discussed in relation to this pattern.
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