When a group of medical professionals interacting in a conference room after a long shift refer to patients as "beached whales,” "scrunches,” or "crispy critters" this suggests that __________

A. the group is engaging in consensual decision-making
B. the group has a high level of member satisfaction
C. there is a perceived boundary line which separates insiders from outsiders
D. the group is interdependent
E. the group is engaging in problem solving talk


ANS: c

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