In an effort to combat groupthink and an overall lack of creativity, the group leader assigned Tiffany the job of criticizing ideas, for the sake of argument, throughout the meeting. Tiffany is playing the role of a:
A) maximizer.
B) devil's advocate.
C) dialectic.
D) strategic planner.
E) dominator.

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Devil's advocate refers to a person who has the job of criticizing ideas to ensure that their downsides are fully explored.

In an Effort to Combat Groupthink and an Overall Lack