When making a difficult decision, group members sometimes strive for agreement so as to avoid arguments, a phenomenon known as _____
a. social loafing
b. obedience
c. social facilitation
d. groupthink
Answer: D
Rationale: Conflicts can be unpleasant for some people and they can certainly get in the way of group decision-making.
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