A consulting firm is hired to come up with creative solutions to an increasing trend of group polarization in government legislatures. They suggest choosing group members on the basis of personality. Specifically, research has shown that group polarization is most reduced or prevented by
A. leaders, who can achieve consensus and get decisions made quickly.
B. intellectuals, who are very careful to fully explore different possibilities fairly.
C. people-pleasers, who are most concerned with group unity.
D. rebels, who don't care how other people perceive them.
Answer: D
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