Question : Groupthink is likely to occur in a group that:
Option 1: Encourages open dialogue and dissent
Option 2: Has a directive leader who promotes their own agenda
Option 3: Consists of members with diverse backgrounds
Option 4: Focuses on individual accountability
Correct Answer: Has a directive leader who promotes their own agenda
Solution : Groupthink is likely to occur in a group that has a directive leader who promotes their own agenda. In such a group, members may suppress dissenting viewpoints and prioritize unanimity over critical thinking, leading to poor decision-making.
Question : Groupthink is likely to occur when:
Option 1: There is a strong directive leader
Option 2: The group is highly diverse
Option 3: Members are encouraged to express dissent
Option 4: The decision-making process is transparent
Question : Conformity is least likely to occur in which of the following situations?
Option 1: When the group is small and cohesive
Option 2: When the individual has low confidence in their own judgment
Option 3: When the individual has a strong sense of personal identity
Option 4: When the group unanimity is high
Question : Social loafing is likely to occur when:
Option 1: The task is highly challenging
Option 2: Individual contributions are not identifiable
Option 3: The group is small and cohesive
Option 4: There is a strong leader present
Question : Which of the following statement is correct?
Option 1: District Forum consists of a president and three other members
Option 2: State Commission consists of one President and at least two other members
Option 3: National Commission consists of a President and at least five other members.
Option 4: All of the above
Question : Obedience is most likely to occur when:
Option 1: The authority figure is perceived as legitimate
Option 2: The individual is in a group of peers
Option 3: There is a high level of personal responsibility
Option 4: The task is ambiguous
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