Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE of Groupthink

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE of groupthink?

• A)Groupthink typically leads to excellent decisions.
• B)Under groupthink,members lose the ability to critically evaluate alternative points of view.
• C)Groupthink is most likely to occur when a weak leader is surrounded by people of powerful status.
• D)Under groupthink,groups increase the list of possible solutions and spend maximum time on considering various alternatives.

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