Groupthink can be defined as:
A)the tendency to suppress dissent in the interests of group harmony.
B)the tendency to sacrifice group cohesiveness in favor of task orientation and problem focus.
C)the enhancement of problem-solving capacity as a result of several persons joining together to work on the same problem.
D)reduced self-awareness as a result of group immersion and social anonymity.

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Groupthink is a phenomenon where group members prioritize maintaining group harmony and conformity over critical evaluation of ideas or alternative viewpoints. This often results in the suppression of dissent and the acceptance of flawed decisions. Option A accurately describes this phenomenon.

Groupthink Can Be Defined As