Team members within a group are generally more fixated on coming to a common, agreeable solution over accurately assessing the problems that the group is facing. This type of faulty group decision making is called _____.
A) cognitive dissonance
B) halo effect
C) synergy
D) groupthink
E) social loafing

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Groupthink is the type of faulty group decision making in which the group members prioritize reaching a consensus over critically evaluating the situation and potential solutions. This often leads to a flawed decision-making process as important issues and alternative viewpoints may be overlooked or disregarded to maintain unanimity.

Team Members Within a Group Are Generally More Fixated on Coming