Julio is a directive leader of a highly cohesive student group on campus.When discussing important policy decisions,the group will be at greatest risk for groupthink if it is also
A)isolated from dissenting viewpoints.
B)composed of majority and minority students.
C)well-informed regarding both sides of the issue.
D)aware of the dangers of making wrong decisions.

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Groupthink is a phenomenon where members of a cohesive group prioritize uniformity of opinion over critical evaluation of facts and decisions. Isolating the group from dissenting viewpoints can reinforce this uniformity of opinion and decrease the likelihood of member's questioning the group's ideas or policies. Therefore, Julio's group would be at greatest risk for groupthink if they are isolated from dissenting viewpoints.

Julio Is a Directive Leader of a Highly Cohesive Student