An advantage to group problem solving is that

A. a group is more likely to reach a "correct" solution compared with its most skilled member.
B. group members usually have a lot of information about a specific topic.
C. group members do not provide a diversity of opinions, information, or issues.
D. group members who are involved in solving a problem or planning a procedure usually understand that procedure and work hard to implement it.
E. a group as a whole takes less time to reach a solution than do individual members.


Answer: D

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