In order to avoid the phenomenon of groupthink, the leader of a group should
a. form subgroups that discuss the problem separately.
b. state his or her opinions forcefully.
c. discourage the input of opinions from those outside the group.
d. encourage the importance of group cohesiveness.
Question 2
Members of the school board were tentatively considering a proposal to institute the wearing of uniforms in the elementary and middle school grades. After their last meeting, they are now strongly in favor of the proposal.
This illustrates the phenomenon known as
a. groupthink.
b. group polarization.
c. deindividuation.
d. social facilitation.