A Highly Cohesive Group Is Under a Lot of Pressure

Multiple Choice

A highly cohesive group is under a lot of pressure to develop a new antiviral drug. The group is moving toward a decision desired by the senior executive but during discussions the members look around and see that no one is disagreeing. This reflects a symptom of groupthink known as

A) the illusion of unanimity
B) the use of mind guards
C) applying direct pressure
D) insulation
E) self-censorship