Each of the following volunteer groups meets weekly to discuss problems in the soup kitchen or homeless shelter where members work. Which group is experiencing groupthink?

a. These volunteers ignore facts and opinions that conflict with the assumed group position.
b. These volunteers focus attention on their own thoughts and accomplishments.
c. These volunteers keep the communication flowing and get everyone to think of more ideas.
d. These volunteers are at a stalemate and cannot agree on anything.


Answer: a

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