When a Group Accepts an Alternative That Seems to Please

question 117

Multiple Choice

When a group accepts an alternative that seems to please the members of the group, but the group has not taken the time or effort to explore many options, the group has

• A)exercised groupthink.
• B)stimulated the intellects of its members.
• C)made an optimizing decision.
• D)exercised vigilance.
• E)participated in goal displacement.

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