The phenomenon of ________ describes situations in which group pressures for conformity deter the group from critically appraising unusual, minority, or unpopular views.
A) social loafing
B) groupshift
C) groupthink
D) group polarization
E) satisficing

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Groupthink is the phenomenon where group members prioritize maintaining group harmony and consensus over critically evaluating information or considering dissenting opinions. This can lead to flawed decision-making processes and outcomes. The other answer choices are related to different group dynamics, such as reduced individual effort (social loafing), the tendency for group decisions to be more extreme than individual decisions (group polarization), and making a decision that is satisfactory but not optimal (satisficing). Groupshift refers to the phenomenon where group discussions lead to a shift in individual attitudes or opinions in a particular direction.

The Phenomenon of ________ Describes Situations in Which Group Pressures