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Annie doesn't agree with her boss, but she is reluctant to speak against the proposal, because she doesn't want to be seen as putting her boss on the spot at the staff meeting. Annie decides not to say anything. This is a sign of what symptom of groupthink?
 
  A) Self-censorship.
  B) Shared stereotypes.
  C) Illusion of invulnerability.
  D) Rationalization.

Question 2

The reservations department of a major airline meets weekly to discuss ways to improve the sales quota. Whenever they meet, Sam (a new employee), is the only one to express a differing opinion. At first the leader just asked him not to rock the boat, but as time went on, the group began to ignore Sam and speak as though he had not said anything. This is a sign of what symptom of groupthink?
 
  A) Self-censorship.
  B) Rationalization.
  C) Illusion of unanimity.
  D) Direct pressure.



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tuwy

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

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CharlieWard

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Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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