A committee makes a decision that is not as sound as the decision that would have been made had the head of that committee acted alone.How would you characterize this phenomenon?
A) "groupspeak"
B) "central processing error"
C) "groupthink"
D) None of these

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Groupthink refers to the phenomenon where the desire for group harmony and conformity overrides the decision-making process, resulting in a less sound decision. This often happens when there is a lack of diversity in the group, pressure to conform, and an illusion of invulnerability. While "groupspeak" and "central processing error" are not incorrect terms, they do not accurately describe the phenomenon described in the question.

A Committee Makes a Decision That Is Not as Sound