At the Olympics, "dream teams" have frequently failed to win the gold medal. These teams usually have a number of great players who are, nevertheless, uncomfortable with the prospect of sharing their victory. This is an example of decreasing cohesiveness due to:
A) large group size.
B) disagreement on goals.
C) intragroup competition.
D) domination by one member.
E) unpleasant experiences.

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Cohesiveness tends to decline due to intragroup competition. When members are competing among themselves, they focus more on their own actions and behaviors than on those of the group.

At the Olympics, "Dream Teams" Have Frequently Failed to Win