Isabella, a young archeologist, is part of a group of archeologists studying the cause of the destruction of the Harappan civilization in the Indus valley. The group reaches a conclusion based on some evidence. Even though some of the archeologists have dissenting views, the group discounts these challenges by justifying their conclusion. In the context of Janis's groupthink symptoms, Isabella's group exhibits the groupthink symptom of ________.
A. the illusion of invulnerability
B. rationalization
C. a stereotyped view of the opponent
D. the presence of mindguards
Answer: B
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