___ refers to the tendency of members in highly cohesive teams to suppress contrary opinions.
A) Free riding
B) Groupthink
C) Social loafing
D) all of these

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Groupthink is the phenomenon in which highly cohesive groups tend to become insulated from other viewpoints, leading to a consensus-based decision-making process that may ignore alternative viewpoints or evidence. This can result in suboptimal decision-making outcomes. Free riding and social loafing are related but distinct phenomena that refer to the tendency of individuals to contribute less to a group effort due to a perception that their contribution is unnecessary or will not be recognized.

___ Refers to the Tendency of Members in Highly Cohesive