Surveys are often used to ______.

The outline used in class has

A.) 3 parts. B.) 4 parts. C.) 5 parts. D.) 6 parts. E.) It all depends on the speech.

Lucien is a member of a study group that is attempting to decide which study guide to buy. The first choice is cheaper but not as focused on what they need to know for class, and they may need to spend extra time reading it. The second choice is more expensive but better tailored to their needs. The group wants to reach a unanimous consensus on which study guide to buy before it disbands until the next meeting. The group votes several times until it appears that everyone has agreed on the cheaper guide. However, even though Lucien voted in favor of the cheaper guide, he only did it so the meeting would end. He would have much rather bought the more tailored guide. Lucien's study group has reached a

A. stalemate. B. minority rule. C. false consensus. D. groupthink.