The tendency for members of a group to suspend critical thinking because they are striving for agreement is specifically called
A)normative social influence
B)the norm of reciprocity
C)group polarization
D)groupthink

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Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome. Members of the group prioritize consensus over critical evaluation of alternative viewpoints, leading to poor decision-making.

The Tendency for Members of a Group to Suspend Critical