When members of a very cohesive group are more concerned with preserving group solidarity and reaching agreement on an issue than with evaluating all possible alternatives, which of the following is most likely to occur?

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Groupthink is a phenomenon in which the members of a group prioritize group harmony and consensus over critical thinking and evaluation of all options. This can lead to poor decision-making as the group may overlook important details or alternatives in the interest of maintaining harmony within the group. Social loafing refers to the tendency for individuals to put forth less effort in a group setting, social facilitation refers to the positive effect of the presence of others on an individual's performance, and group polarization is the tendency for a group's attitudes and decisions to become more extreme than the initial attitudes of its individual members.

When Members of a Very Cohesive Group Are More Concerned