In the case of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, the NASA official who gave the final go-ahead for the mission was never informed about the many engineers who strongly opposed the launch. The fact that this information never reached the official best illustrates which of the following groupthink processes?
A)Direct pressure
B)The illusion of unanimity
C)Self-censorship
D)Mind guarding

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Mind guarding occurs when some members of a group prevent dissenting opinions or negative information from reaching the group's leaders or decision-makers, in this case, preventing the NASA official from learning about the engineers' opposition to the launch.

In the Case of the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster, the NASA