As discussion leader, what might you do to encourage members to do more critical thinking about information and ideas?

What will be an ideal response?


1. If the group gets solution-minded too quickly, suggest more analysis of the problem. (1).
2. Encourage members to evaluate information. (1).
3. Make sure all group members understand and accept the standards, criteria, or assumptions used in making judgments. (1).
4. Test all proposed solutions thoroughly before accepting them as final group decisions (up to 1 points).
5. Help prevent groupthink.(1 point). (up to 5 points total)

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