From analyses of discussions characterized by groupthink, poor decisions were found to be mostly a product of the
A) low quality and quantity of the relevant information.
B) characteristics of the group who fails to think critically.
C) characteristics of the group members.
D) combination of characteristics of members and the information they had.

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Groupthink is a phenomenon that occurs when a group of people are so focused on reaching a consensus that they fail to consider alternative viewpoints or critically evaluate the information available to them. This can lead to poor decision-making, as the group is more likely to make decisions that are based on emotion or personal bias rather than on logic and reason.

From Analyses of Discussions Characterized by Groupthink, Poor Decisions Were