Which of the Following Comments Is Most Likely to Be

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following comments is most likely to be made by the leader of a group characterized by groupthink?

• A) "We have been united on matters in the past and I hope that will continue."
• B) "We will need some outside experts to critique our decisions."
• C) "It's important for each of us to think critically about this issue."
• D) "We should probably divide into subgroups and arrive at independent decisions."

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Definitions:

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Chvostek Sign

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