Rebecca asked Gavin,one of her team members,to purposefully think of and voice criticisms as the group discussed a popular idea to open a branch office in another state.This is an example of the use of
A)groupthink.
B)devil's advocacy.
C)the dialectic method.
D)storming.
E)dysfunctional conflict.

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This is an example of devil's advocacy, which involves appointing someone to purposefully challenge an idea or proposal in order to generate critical thinking and identify potential flaws. This approach helps avoid groupthink and encourages a more thorough and balanced decision-making process.

Rebecca Asked Gavin,one of Her Team Members,to Purposefully Think of and Voice