Question

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of groupthink?

a) Perceiving the group as invulnerable or invincible—believing it can do no wrong
b) Believing the group is morally correct
c) Self-censorship by group members, such as withholding information to avoid disrupting the group consensus
d) Listening to a dissenting group member's opinions

Answer 1

Listening to a dissenting group member's opinions is NOT a symptom of groupthink.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given options, the symptom of groupthink that is NOT listed is d) Listening to a dissenting group member's opinions. Groupthink refers to the modification of the opinions of individuals in a group to align with perceived group consensus. This often leads to the suppression of dissenting viewpoints and the belief that the group can do no wrong. Therefore, listening to a dissenting group member's opinions is not a symptom of groupthink.