Mathilda is the president of the local school board.At her first meeting she announces."I expect all of you to speak freely,your only loyalty is to the children of the school district." Mathilda is trying to avoid
A) cognitive dissonance.
B) groupthink.
C) social facilitation.
D) social loafing.

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Mathilda's announcement suggests that she wants to encourage open communication and avoid any pressure towards conformity or groupthink, which is a phenomenon where group members prioritize agreement and consensus over critical thinking and independent decision making.

Mathilda Is the President of the Local School Board