Marie, the Manager of an Advertising Agency, Realizes That During

Marie, the manager of an advertising agency, realizes that during meetings people feel strong inhibitions about disagreeing, but when conflicts arise, they become personal and emotional. Marie has therefore assigned Scott, 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