All of the below are needed for "groupthink" to occur EXCEPT
A) group cohesiveness.
B) isolation of the group from dissenting views.
C) members being well-informed regarding the issues.
D) a directive leader who signals what they favor.

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All the other factors listed (group cohesiveness, isolation from dissent, and directive leader) are known to contribute to groupthink. However, being well-informed about the issues can actually prevent groupthink from occurring as it encourages critical thinking and dissenting opinions.

All of the Below Are Needed for "Groupthink" to Occur