Groupthink can be prevented by appointing a member to serve as the ________,a person whose role is to challenge the majority position.
A) dialectical inquiry
B) public defender
C) devil's advocate
D) scrivener

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The role of the devil's advocate is to challenge the majority position and offer alternative perspectives, thus preventing groupthink. A dialectical inquiry is a structured process for exploring alternative perspectives, but it does not necessarily involve appointing someone to play the role of devil's advocate. A public defender is a legal professional who defends the rights of individuals, and a scrivener is a scribe or copyist who drafts legal documents.

Groupthink Can Be Prevented by Appointing a Member to Serve