Lyssa is a member of a poetry club. The club wants to publish a book of the members' poetry, but because this could be expensive, they feel it is necessary for everyone to agree on which self-publishing service they will use. Most of the group members feel strongly that Pen Perfect is the right service for them, but Lyssa is unsure. She has heard that they deliver an inferior product. The other group members keep pressuring Lyssa to agree with them, and finally she gives in. Which of the following has occurred?
A. blocking
B. a stalemate
C. social loafing
D. groupthink
Answer: D
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