In an effort to combat groupthink and an overall lack of creativity, the group leader assigned Lucy the job of criticizing ideas, for the sake of argument, throughout the meeting. Lucy is playing the role of a
A) maximizer.
B) devil's advocate.
C) dialectic.
D) strategic planner.
E) dominator.

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Lucy is playing the role of a devil's advocate, which involves presenting opposing viewpoints and criticizing ideas in order to prevent groupthink and stimulate creative thinking.

In an Effort to Combat Groupthink and an Overall Lack