To Guard Against Groupthink, What Should We Not Do

question 124

Multiple Choice

To guard against groupthink, what should we not do?

• A) Encourage strong group identity.
• B) Encourage open discussion of different views.
• C) Have an outside expert give their opinion.
• D) Promote objections to suggested ideas.

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