When You Approach a Problem-Solving Situation by Asking a Group

question 119

Multiple Choice

When you approach a problem-solving situation by asking a group to produce as many ideas as possible without criticism, you are

• A)maximizing a cognitive set.
• B)encouraging groupthink.
• C)reducing the tendency toward creativity.
• D)encouraging brainstorming.

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