Carla is new to her work group. She finds that there is some tension between the older men in the group and the younger women. This may be a sign of _____ in Carla's group.

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Faultlines refer to divisions or tensions within a group that are based on demographic characteristics such as age, gender or ethnicity. The tension between the older men and younger women in Carla's group suggests the presence of faultlines. Option A, groupthink, occurs when a group desires harmony and conformity over critical evaluation and decision-making. Option C, group personality, refers to the unique characteristics or traits that a group shares. Option D, group variability, refers to the degree of variation in group members' attitudes, norms or behaviors.

Carla Is New to Her Work Group