Which of the following has been implicated as a contributing factor in the failure of Penn State University administrators to deal appropriately with a longstanding pattern of child sexual abuse by then Penn State football coach Gerry Sandusky?
A)groupthink
B)the halo effect
C)social loafing
D)cognitive dissonance

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Groupthink is a phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in irrational or dysfunctional decision-making. It has been implicated in the failure of Penn State University administrators to appropriately address the abuse, as they may have prioritized group cohesion over confronting the issue.

Which of the Following Has Been Implicated as a Contributing