Not wanting to make a serious judgment error, you convene a meeting of your team. In the process of discussing an issue, George, Barbara, and Dan voice agreement over alternative 1, whereas Bill and Morgan have not spoken

If you accept alternative 1, what potential mistake would you be making?
A) Illusion of unanimity
B) Direct pressure
C) Illusion of invulnerability
D) Illusion of morality

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Correct. Illusion of unanimity means that members conclude that the team has reached consensus based on the agreement of a few vocal members of the group and silence from the rest.
B) Incorrect. During direct pressure, sanctions are imposed on members who explore undesirable viewpoints. You have not threatened or used sanctions to keep Bill and Morgan silent, but you are making a dangerous assumption. When members conclude that the team has reached consensus based on the agreement of a few vocal members of the group and silence from the rest, this is called the illusion of unanimity.
C) Incorrect. This means that members feel assured that past success guarantees future results. When members conclude that the team has reached consensus based on the agreement of a few vocal members of the group and silence from the rest, this is called the illusion of unanimity.
D) Incorrect. This means that members believe they, as moral individuals, are not likely to make wrong decisions. When members conclude that the team has reached consensus based on the agreement of a few vocal members of the group and silence from the rest, this is called the illusion of unanimity.