_____ is often cited as a factor in the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger in January 1986.
A)Lack of collaboration among team members
B)Lack of an adequate budget
C)An engineering team that was too large
D)Groupthink

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Groupthink is often cited as a factor in the Challenger disaster because decision-makers reinforced each other's belief that the launch should proceed despite concerns about the O-ring seals in cold weather. This led to a failure to adequately consider and act upon these concerns.

_____ Is Often Cited as a Factor in the Explosion