Groupthink Can Be Avoided by Doing All of the Following

question 96

Multiple Choice

Groupthink can be avoided by doing all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) creating sub-teams to work on the same problem and then sharing their proposed solutions.
• B) assigning the role of critical evaluator to each group member.
• C) assigning one member to play a 'devil's advocate' role at each team meeting.
• D) having the leader strongly advocate a particular course of action.
• E) inviting outside experts to observe and react to group processes and decisions.

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Definitions:

Stereochemistry

The study of the spatial arrangement of atoms in molecules and the impact of this arrangement on the physical and chemical properties of those molecules.

Racemic Alanine

A mixture of equal amounts of the two enantiomers of alanine, an amino acid, showing no optical activity due to the internal compensation of chiralities.

Ethanol

A volatile, flammable, colorless liquid alcohol, commonly used as a solvent and intoxicant.

Synthesis

The process of producing a compound through the chemical combination of simpler compounds or elements.