Which of the following is a dysfunction of the group process?
A)Social pressures of conformity can lead to groupthink.
B)A group may produce synergy during problem solving.
C)Group members may have their egos embedded in the decision,and so they may be committed to the solution.
D)Groups are better than individuals at understanding problems.

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Groupthink, which occurs when a group makes a faulty decision due to social pressures to conform and to favor group consensus over critical evaluation of alternatives, is a frequent dysfunction of the group process. B, C, and D describe positive outcomes of the group process.

Which of the Following Is a Dysfunction of the Group