Which one of the following statements about groupthink is true?
A)Groupthink cannot take place in a newly formed group.
B)A group with high levels of mistrust and conflicts is likely to be most susceptible to groupthink.
C)A group with a high level of cohesiveness is likely to be susceptible to groupthink.
D)Managers must help committees to establish groupthink to generate alternative problem solutions.
E)A group which is highly competitive will most probably result in groupthink.

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Groupthink is more likely to occur in highly cohesive groups where the desire for unanimity and consensus overrides the motivation to appraise alternative courses of action critically.

Which One of the Following Statements About Groupthink Is True