1. I’m a member of a large YouTube group:
A. Christian
B. Atheist
C. Other
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2. When my group’s leaders are criticized, I don’t like it. They have power and influence because they are most often right.
A. Agree strongly
B. Agree
C. I have no strong opinion on this
D. Disagree
E. Disagree strongly
3. Some members of my group are guardians who take action against those who disagree with group positions. I’m grateful that they protect the group from troublemakers.
A. Agree strongly
B. Agree
C. I have no strong opinion on this
D. Disagree
E. Disagree strongly
4. Members of my group often label those holding opposing views as weak, stupid or evil. I can see their point.
A. Agree strongly
B. Agree
C. I have no strong opinion on this
D. Disagree
E. Disagree strongly
5. When someone in my group doesn’t agree with the rest of the other members, some of us apply pressure. It has to be done. People can’t just can’t be allowed to think anything and still be considered group members.
A. Agree strongly
B. Agree
C. I have no strong opinion on this
D. Disagree
E. Disagree strongly
6. When I do disagree with the majority opinion of the group, I keep quiet because it’s easy to let silence look like consent.
A. Agree strongly
B. Agree
C. I have no strong opinion on this
D. Disagree
E. Disagree strongly
7. Each of the following are negative outcomes of groupthink except:
Few alternatives
Not being critical
Being highly selective
Seeking expert opinion
8. Groupthink occurs in groups that have a history of conflict and disagreement.
True
False
9. It is a good idea to have the group leader offer his or her opinion during group arguments.
True
False
10. Once a group decides that an idea is bad, it should never revisit the idea.
True
False
