Groupthink _________________________________.
A) is what happens when a group comes to consensus on an issue
B) results from active listening skills
C) is the deterioration of mental efficiency that results from in-group pressure to agree with the group
D) none of these

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Groupthink is the deterioration of mental efficiency that results from in-group pressure to achieve consensus. Option A is too broad and does not capture the negative consequences of groupthink. Option B implies that active listening skills can prevent groupthink, which is not necessarily true. Option D is incorrect as there must be a correct option.