Question

When a group exerts such strong pressure to conform that it prevents people from expressing critical ideas, the group is suffering from __________. groupthink polarization risky shift deindividuation?

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. Groupthink

Step-by-step explanation:

In sociology, "groupthink" is a concept that refers to the way in some groups conformity or an attempt to reach harmony leads to irrational ideas or decisions as individual critical ideas are not allowed, this also implies the individual's thoughts, independence and creativity are lost due to conforming. This concept differs from deindividuation as this concept refers to individuals losing the sense of self- awareness to support collective actions Considering this, in this case, Groupthink occurs because the pressure to conform prevents individuals to express critical ideas.