When groupthink occurs,silence is viewed as agreement.This most directly contributes to the
A) shared illusion of invulnerability.
B) shared illusion of unanimity.
C) stereotyped views of "enemy" leaders.
D) unquestioned belief in the group's inherent morality.
E) collective efforts to rationalize or dismiss warnings.

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The fact that silence is viewed as agreement contributes to the shared illusion of unanimity, as it creates the impression that everyone in the group is in agreement and there is no dissenting opinion. This in turn reinforces the group's cohesion and can lead to a lack of critical evaluation of the group's decisions and actions.

When Groupthink Occurs,silence Is Viewed as Agreement