When group members seek consensus at the expense of identifying and earnestly debating honest disagreements, this is referred to as:
A) brainstorming
B) groupthink
C) risky shift
D) common information bias
E) none of the above

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This phenomenon is called groupthink, where the emphasis is on conforming to the group's opinion and avoiding conflict, rather than critically evaluating ideas and searching for alternatives. Brainstorming involves generating creative ideas in a non-judgmental environment, risky shift refers to the tendency of groups to make riskier decisions than individuals, and common information bias occurs when group members focus on information they have in common and ignore unique information.

When Group Members Seek Consensus at the Expense of Identifying