__________ occurs when group members reluctantly give in to group pressures or to an external authority in order to appear as though everyone agrees.
A) Majority rule
B) Two-thirds vote
C) Dependent decision making
D) False consensus
E) Authority rule

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False consensus occurs when group members go along with the majority or external authority, even if they do not actually agree, in order to appear like they do and avoid conflict or disapproval.

__________ Occurs When Group Members Reluctantly Give in to Group