Group think may occur when :
A. Members feel they cannot fail.
B. Members' motivation is low.
C. Members do not express opinions that differ from own group members.
D. Members stereotype their enemy as weak, stupid or unreasonable.
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Correct answer: A. A, C and D only
Explanation
Groupthink symptoms include an illusion of invulnerability, self-censorship and stereotyped views of out-groups; it is linked to high, not low, cohesiveness.
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