The concept that more rational decisions are reached in a group that allows differing opinions to be heard and rival options to receive critical evaluation is known as
A) groupthink.
B) multiple advocacy.
C) game theory.
D) rationality.

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The concept described in the question is multiple advocacy. Groupthink is the opposite phenomenon, where individuals in a group conform to the dominant opinion and suppress dissenting views. Game theory is a framework for understanding decision-making in strategic settings. Rationality is the idea that decisions should be made based on logical reasoning and evidence. However, none of these fully capture the idea that multiple perspectives and critical evaluation lead to better decisions.

The Concept That More Rational Decisions Are Reached in a Group