Groupthink Can Be Avoided by Doing All of the Following

question 19

Multiple Choice

Groupthink can be avoided by doing all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) assigning the role of critical evaluator to each group member.
• B) creating subgroups that each work on the same problem.
• C) inviting outside experts to observe and react to group processes.
• D) having the leader express his/her preference for a particular course of action.
• E) writing alternative scenarios for the intentions of competing groups.

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Definitions:

Relative Deprivation Theory

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Rights Afforded

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