A tendency for highly cohesive groups to lose their evaluative capabilities is called:
A) norm overload.
B) groupthink.
C) group stasis.
D) dysfunctionalism.
E) synergy.

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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 try to minimize conflict and reach a consensus decision without critical evaluation of alternative viewpoints, often leading to poor decisions.

A Tendency for Highly Cohesive Groups to Lose Their Evaluative