The members of Ike's fraternity think blindfolding the initiates and covering them with molasses is a great idea for pledging.Ike does not think this is a good idea but he decides to keep quiet rather than offend his fraternity brothers and risk being ridiculed.This illustrates a symptom of:
A)groupthink.
B)deindividuation.
C)diffusion of responsibility.
D)self-serving bias.

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This scenario demonstrates groupthink, which occurs when members of a group prioritize maintaining harmony and unanimity over critical thinking, leading them to ignore alternative viewpoints and make poor decisions. Ike, despite disagreeing with the group's decision, chooses to remain silent for fear of facing rejection or humiliation from the others, indicating his willingness to conform to the group's norm.

The Members of Ike's Fraternity Think Blindfolding the Initiates and Covering