Phil,the manager of a consulting firm,realizes that during meetings,there is a strong inhibition about disagreeing,but when conflicts arise,they become personal and emotional.Phil has therefore assigned Trisha,a colleague,the task of pointing out problems and criticizing ideas to ensure that their downsides are fully explored.Which of the following best describes the procedure used in this scenario?
A) Garbage can model
B) Devil's advocacy
C) Individual dominance
D) Illusion of control
E) Discounting the future

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A devil's advocate has the job of criticizing ideas to ensure that their downsides are fully explored.This is the role assigned to Trisha in the given scenario.

Phil,the Manager of a Consulting Firm,realizes That During Meetings,there Is