In which of the following situations is groupthink most likely to occur?
A) when members indulge in criticism of their own work
B) when members thoroughly consider alternatives
C) when members accept consensus prematurely
D) when members are skeptical of inherent group morality
E) when members communicate personal concerns to the whole team

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Groupthink occurs when members of a group accept consensus prematurely without considering all alternatives or critically evaluating the options. Therefore, choice C, when members accept consensus prematurely, is the situation in which groupthink is most likely to occur.

In Which of the Following Situations Is Groupthink Most Likely