Carson and Yvonne are members of a cycling club. Everyone wants the club to compete as a team, but Carson wants the club to go to a race in Denver, whereas Yvonne thinks the team would have a better chance at winning a race in Boise. Both races are on the same weekend, making competing in both impossible. Which of the following are Carson and Yvonne experiencing?

A. codependence
B. conflict
C. groupthink
D. social loafing


Answer: B

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