Here are four statements describing group dynamics. Which of them is NOT an expression of groupthink?
A) Group members quickly settle on a position, then they treat other possibilities as oppositional.
B) Group members encourage each other to see the issue from only one point of view.
C) Group members treat reaching consensus as more important than encouraging everyone to speak up openly.
D) The group seeks diverse members and ends up being unable to reach a consensus.

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Groupthink is characterized by the tendency of a group to suppress dissenting opinions and reach a consensus quickly without critical evaluation of alternative viewpoints. A, B, and C all describe aspects of groupthink, while D describes a situation where group members are unable to reach a consensus despite diversity of perspectives.

Here Are Four Statements Describing Group Dynamics