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