Which of the following comments is most likely to be made in a group characterized by groupthink?
A)"We have been in agreement on matters in the past and I hope that will continue."
B)"Joe,why don't you play devil's advocate and challenge the course of action most of us seem to prefer?"
C)"I think we need some outsiders to come in and critique our decision before we proceed."
D)"We have made some stupid mistakes in the past.Let's work carefully to not make the same errors again."

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In a group characterized by groupthink, the members tend to have strong conformity to the group's beliefs and are hesitant to express dissenting opinions or challenge the group's decisions. Option A suggests that the group has a history of agreement, which may perpetuate a lack of critical evaluation and reinforce conformity.

Which of the Following Comments Is Most Likely to Be