How does the phenomenon of groupthink tend to affect the opinions of a group of people who are discussing an issue?

A) They reach an intelligent, well-informed decision.
B) They suppress disagreement and reach an apparently unanimous decision.
C) They start off leaning in one direction and end up making a decision in the opposite direction.
D) They argue endlessly and fail to reach any decision at all.

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Marina Atallah · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The phenomenon of groupthink tends to affect the opinions of a group of people discussing an issue by suppressing disagreement and reaching an apparently unanimous decision. The pressure to conform to the group's way of thinking can cause individuals to hold back their own opinions or adopt the opinions of others, leading to a false sense of agreement within the group. This can lead to flawed decision-making and a lack of consideration for alternate perspectives.

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