Imagine that a group of corporate managers are experiencing groupthink.Which of the following is a symptom of this phenomenon?
A) Supporting the leader becomes less important than supporting the other group members.
B) Generating many possible solutions to a problem is valued over developing one solution fully.
C) Reaching a consensus is valued over critically evaluating the facts.
D) Group members become competitive and unlikely to cooperate with each other.

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One of the main symptoms of groupthink is valuing consensus over critical evaluation of facts. This means that the group may prioritize reaching a decision quickly and unanimously over thoroughly examining all available evidence and potential solutions. Choice A may be a symptom of group cohesion, but it is not specifically related to groupthink. Choice B may actually be a positive outcome of group brainstorming, rather than a symptom of groupthink. Choice D describes the opposite of group cohesion and cooperation, which is not typically associated with groupthink.

Imagine That a Group of Corporate Managers Are Experiencing Groupthink