Which of the following characteristics of groups may lead to groupthink?   

A. Too little information available to the group
B. Errors in the information available to the group
C. Overconfidence
D. Disagreements among the members
E. Diversity in the group


C. Overconfidence

Groups are more confident about their judgments and choices than individuals are. This can be a liability because it can lead to groupthink.

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