The research team at a pharmaceutical company had to make a decision about a particular chemical drug. As every member in the team was an expert in his or her field, the team had access to a large amount of information. With numerous inputs contributed from each expert member, it became difficult for the team to arrive at a feasible solution. Which of the following does this scenario best illustrate?

A. Analysis paralysis
B. Groupthink
C. Causal ambiguity
D. Cognitive dissonance


Answer: A

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