A compulsion by decision makers to maintain each other's approval, even at the cost of critical thinking and good judgment, is called
A)the halo effect.
B)expert power.
C)groupthink.
D)cognitive dissonance.

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Groupthink occurs when a group makes faulty or ineffective decisions for the sake of reaching a consensus, often suppressing dissenting viewpoints and leading to a deterioration in critical thinking and judgment.

A Compulsion by Decision Makers to Maintain Each Other's Approval