Which of the following is NOT characteristic of groupthink?
A) dividing the world into the ingroup and the outgroup
B) censoring dissent from group members
C) gathering all the relevant information before making a decision
D) censoring information that contradicts the group's views

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Gathering all the relevant information before making a decision is not characteristic of groupthink. Groupthink involves a desire for group harmony and a quick consensus, which can lead to the suppression of dissenting viewpoints and information that contradicts the group's views. The group may also be inclined to view the world in terms of ingroups and outgroups.

Which of the Following Is NOT Characteristic of Groupthink