In Order to Prevent the Occurrence of Groupthink,a Group Leader

question 37

Multiple Choice

In order to prevent the occurrence of groupthink,a group leader should

• A) refrain from making his or her opinion known at the beginning of the discussion.
• B) decrease the group's exposure to opinions of nongroup members.
• C) dismiss group members who are critical of the prevailing opinion.
• D) increase the cohesiveness of the group.

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