History has numerous examples of groupthink occurring with catastrophic consequences. What was the common factor to be found missing in many major disasters involving groupthink such as the Shuttle Challenger explosion?
A) Peer pressure
B) Polarization
C) Brainstorming
D) Critical thinking

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D) The factor missing in these groupthink situations is critical thinking. Peer pressure prevents dissenters from presenting their views and the group's critical thinking is severely compromised.

History Has Numerous Examples of Groupthink Occurring with Catastrophic Consequences