When is high cohesiveness likely to be a problem for a group?
A) when the group's purpose is primarily social
B) when the group is encountering stressful times
C) when the group is working on a task that requires close cooperation between members
D) when the group's task is to solve a problem

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High cohesiveness can be problematic when the group's task is to solve a problem because it may lead to groupthink, where the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

When Is High Cohesiveness Likely to Be a Problem for a Group