In Which of the Following Situations Is Groupthink Most Likely

question 15

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations is groupthink most likely to occur?

• A) When members indulge in criticism of their own work
• B) When members thoroughly consider alternatives
• C) When members accept consensus prematurely
• D) When members are skeptical of inherent group morality
• E) When members communicate personal concerns to the whole team

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