Groupthink takes place when:
A) group members discuss strategies to increase group harmony.
B) group members work together to carefully weigh all the options presented to them.
C) group members ignore the actions, plans, or ideas that go against group consensus.
D) group members are all in agreement.

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Groupthink occurs when group members prioritize reaching consensus over critical thinking and individual expression, leading them to ignore alternatives or dissenting opinions that could disrupt the perceived unity of the group. Therefore, option C accurately describes groupthink. Options A, B, and D do not accurately reflect the concept of groupthink.

Groupthink Takes Place When