Which of the following is an example of groupthink?
A. A group of scientists decides to go ahead and launch a space shuttle without stating misgivings about the decision, even though evidence shows that there is a flaw in the navigation system.
B. A group of politicians from one party decides to promote a new regulation on trade even though the opposing party is going to lobby against it strongly.
C. A group of students decides to hold a car wash as a fundraiser even though some of the members did not vote for this event.
D. A group of doctors releases a press statement about a new treatment procedure for people diagnosed with diabetes, stating that there might be some harm to some people.
Ans: A
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