The core of groupthink involves
A)misguided loyalty, in which group members are hesitant to "rock the boat" or question sloppy thinking.
B)the halo effect, in which group members tend not to question the ideas of the physically attractive.
C)the fundamental attribution error, in which there is a tendency of the group members to look to external causes.
D)cognitive dissonance, in which there is an uncomfortable clash between ideas and behaviors within a group.

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Groupthink primarily involves a situation where group cohesion and loyalty become so strong that they deter critical thinking and questioning, leading to poor decision-making. This is characterized by a reluctance among group members to challenge prevailing ideas or voice dissent, often out of fear of disrupting the harmony or appearing disloyal.

The Core of Groupthink Involves