On the final exam,William was asked to define groupthink.Which of the following would he write?
A) Groupthink is when an attitude becomes stronger in group presence.
B) Groupthink is the tendency to do less when working in a group.
C) Groupthink is agreeing with group members because you feel pressure to conform.
D) Groupthink is the loss of identity due to being in a group situation.

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Groupthink is a phenomenon where individuals in a group tend to conform to group decisions or opinions, even if they personally disagree. This pressure to conform can arise from a desire to maintain group harmony or a fear of being ostracized for holding a differing opinion. Option C is the most accurate definition of groupthink out of the four choices given.

On the Final Exam,William Was Asked to Define Groupthink