"Groupthink," a mode of thinking, occurs when ______.
A) people are deeply involved in an otherwise non-cohesive group
B) people get a chance to express their ideas
C) people form a group and think through the steps involved in the decision-making process
D) the desire for unanimity offsets people's motivation to appraise alternative courses of action

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Groupthink occurs when the desire for group harmony and cohesiveness overrides individuals' appraisal of alternative courses of action, leading to a lack of critical thinking and potential negative consequences.

"Groupthink," a Mode of Thinking, Occurs When ______