Groupthink, i.e., a dysfunctional mode of thinking that people engage in when their striving for unanimity overrides their motivation to realistically appraise alternative courses of action, is present in a team when
A)group members spontaneously express the same viewpoint
B)group members have the same professional background
C)all out-group stakeholders are viewed as experts
D)out-group stereotyping is in evidence

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Groupthink often involves out-group stereotyping, where those outside the group are seen in a negative light, reinforcing the group's internal cohesion and discouraging dissenting views or consideration of alternative perspectives.

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