Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

A group of seniors at Wilson Academy attacked a freshman student they did not know. When asked why she

participated in the beating, Sally Sparrow, a member of the group, replied, "I don't know why exactly. He was wearing

really embarrassing clothes, and it bothered us I guess. I'm not really sure why I did it. My friends started yelling at him,

and one thing led to another." Upon further questioning, Sally admitted that she knew that beating the boy up made no rational sense.

What BEST explains Sally's behavior?

A. groupthink

B. self-esteem

C. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

D. assertive communication

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Giana Faulkner

9 October, 06:21

Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

A group of seniors at Wilson Academy attacked a freshman student they did not know. When asked why she

participated in the beating, Sally Sparrow, a member of the group, replied, "I don't know why exactly. He was wearing

really embarrassing clothes, and it bothered us I guess. I'm not really sure why I did it. My friends started yelling at him,

and one thing led to another." Upon further questioning, Sally admitted that she knew that beating the boy up made no rational sense.

What BEST explains Sally's behavior?

A. groupthink

B. self-esteem

C. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

D. assertive communication

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Answers (2)

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Felicity Richard · Answer 1

Felicity Richard 9 October, 06:30

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I would say B but im not 100% sure

Hamilton · Answer 2

I say the answer is A

Explanation:

as group thinking which is described as a thinking or participating in the act of the group that tends to discourage creativity and individuals responsibilities