Julio is a directive leader of a highly cohesive student group on campus.When discussing important policy decisions,the group will be at greatest risk for groupthink if it is:
A)isolated from dissenting viewpoints.
B)composed of the majority and minority students.
C)well-informed regarding both sides of the issue.
D)aware of the dangers of making wrong decisions.

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Groupthink occurs when a group is highly cohesive, isolated from dissenting viewpoints, and under pressure to make a decision. In this scenario, Julio's student group is already highly cohesive, and if they are also isolated from dissenting viewpoints, they are at a greater risk of groupthink. Being well-informed about both sides of the issue, composed of majority and minority students, or aware of the dangers of making wrong decisions may actually help to prevent groupthink.

Julio Is a Directive Leader of a Highly Cohesive Student