Groupthink is a process whereby
A) group members get together and think up solutions to problems.
B) excessive cohesiveness discourages dissent in the group.
C) group members fear that the decisions made by the group will produce disastrous results.
D) group members exhibit serious concerns about the morality of their decisions.

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Groupthink occurs when group members prioritize agreement and cohesiveness over the critical evaluation of ideas and solutions. This excessive cohesiveness can discourage dissent and lead to poor decision-making. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Options A, C, and D do not accurately describe the process of groupthink.

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