All of the following behaviors are characteristic of groupthink EXCEPT

A) members are pressured to go along with a decision or idea.
B) group members believe that all members are in unanimous agreement.
C) group members take turns playing devil’s advocate to test the adequacy of their solution.
D) members censor their own doubts.


Answer: C

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