One trend, in the USA, at least, is the pursuit of news that resonates with an individual's own set of beliefs. Audience confidence in a medium is tied to the news that reinforces preexisting attitudes based on those beliefs

Which of the following is NOT one of the symptoms a group must consider when trying to avoid groupthink?

A. illusion of vulnerability B. collective rationalization C. emergence of mindguards D. direct pressure on dissenters

“How about I start following a savings plan?” Claude suggests to Karen after their fight over his spending habits. Claude’s suggestion is a part of the ______.

a. proximal outcomes b. distal context c. proximal context d. conflict interaction