In order to reduce groupthink, which of the following strategies should be employed?
a) making sure that group leaders have a very specific and clear agenda
b) finding holes in all arguments that go against the group's desires
c) encouraging people to express dissent and contradicting opinions
d) voting for a choice by a show of hands rather than secret ballot
ANS: C, As your authors note, groupthink can be reduced by encouraging and promoting dissent rather than blind agreement and conformity within a group.
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A. To test the client on what they have learnt during the session B. To check that the client is engaged with the therapy C. To practice what they have learnt during the session within the outside world D. None of the above
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