Which of the following is a primary characteristic of groupthink?
A) conflict among group members
B) failure to reach consensus within a group
C) complete conformity among group members
D) candidness and openness within a group
Answer: C
Explanation: Groupthink is the tendency of group members to conceal their real views and conform to avoid controversy, so it is best described by the choice that highlights conformity. Conflict or candidness among group members would not be evident in groupthink–in fact, the opposite of these conditions would be likely to prevail: total accord and a lack of openness. Finally, a group that suffered from groupthink would likely reach consensus easier than other groups, making "failure to reach consensus within a group" an incorrect response.
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