Groups can be in danger of developing groupthink when making serious decisions. All of the following are necessary for groupthink to develop EXCEPT
A)the group is under high stress
B)the group is insulated from the outside
C)the group has a directive leader
D)the group is low in cohesion
E)the group is striving for consensus

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Groupthink is more likely to occur in highly cohesive groups where the desire for unanimity and consensus overrides the motivation to appraise alternative courses of action critically. Low cohesion in a group does not foster the conditions necessary for groupthink to develop.

Groups Can Be in Danger of Developing Groupthink When Making