Which of the following strategies is LEAST likely to discourage the effects of groupthink?
A) Minimizing status differences among group members
B) Developing a group norm that legitimizes disagreement
C) Discouraging all forms of conflict between group members
D) Designating a member as "devil's advocate" to challenge consensus

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Discouraging all forms of conflict between group members is least likely to discourage the effects of groupthink as it can lead to the suppression of dissenting opinions and lead to a false sense of consensus. Conflict and disagreement are necessary for a group to consider different perspectives and avoid groupthink. A, B, and D are all effective strategies to discourage groupthink.

Which of the Following Strategies Is LEAST Likely to Discourage