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jeatrice

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The phenomenon of groupthink is most likely to occur when a group is under stress, highly ________, and when the leader is very ________.
 
  a. cohesive; directive
  b. cohesive; diplomatic
  c. motivated; feared
  d. motivated; relationship-oriented

Question 2

Which of the following statements is false?
 
  a. Groupthink occurs more often when a group is isolated from outside opinions.
  b. A strong directive leader who makes his or her opinions known protects the group from groupthink.
  c. Groups that are highly cohesive and believe they are invulnerable and morally correct are likely to fall prey to groupthink.
  d. Normative influence is more important than informational influence in creating groupthink.


Chelseyj.hasty

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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