Which of the following is true regarding groupthink?

A. Groups prefer supporting over challenging information.
B. Groups with diverse perspectives underperform groups of like-minded experts.
C. Diverse groups tend to provide less ideas and are less creative than other homogenous groups.
D. Directive leadership is associated with better decisions.


Answer: A

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