Despite warnings of cold weather,the Challenger Space Shuttle was still launched in 1986 only to end in tragedy.This decision was attributed to
A)group coordination.
B)group composition.
C)group cohesion.
D)groupthink.

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The Challenger Space Shuttle disaster is often cited as a classic example of "groupthink," a psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome. In this case, it led to the decision to launch despite the warnings about the cold weather affecting the shuttle's O-rings, ultimately resulting in the tragedy.

Despite Warnings of Cold Weather,the Challenger Space Shuttle Was Still