Answer to Question 1
D
Three of the characteristics of groupthink as noted by Janis (1972) are stereotyping of others (biased,
highly negative views of competing teams or those who are not members of their own team), collective
rationalism (tendency to overlook conflicting information), and the use of mindguards (these are used
by team members who withhold conflicting or disharmonious information that is in direct opposition
to the teams' views and thoughts). Another characteristic of groupthink is the illusion of
invulnerability, where team members believe that they are impervious and invincible, not vulnerable.
Answer to Question 2
D
Cardillo (2001) provides some tips for new nurses on working with health care practitioners. Some of
these include establishing rapport and introducing yourself, seeking clarification if an order is unclear
and repeating the order and clarifying it, not being intimidated, and being assertive but sincere (not
possibly aggressive if need be).
Flower part number is a characteristic difference between monocots and eudicots (a) Flowers and buds
Psoriasis. This photograph demonstrates the characteristic white skin patches of this condition.
Conjunctivitis, with the characteristic “pinkeye” appearance. A yellow crusty exudate is also common
Emphysema. (a) Illustration comparing normal lungs and emphysemic lungs. The inserts illustrate how
Chromatin states, gene content, and characteristic histone modifications
Each enzyme functions best within a characteristic range of pH