________ can occur when individuals who are part of a group focus on preserving group solidarity at the expense of considering all possible alternatives or even failing to use rational thought in the process
A) Social facilitation
B) Groupthink
C) Social loafing
D) Group polarization
Answer: B
Rationale: Groupthink is a decision-making process in which group members avoid arguments and strive for agreement.
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