Failure to critically evaluate ideas when concern is for reaching agreement is called _________.

A) group polarization
B) social comparison
C) groupthink
D) deindividuation

Groupthink

Within a group setting, the psychological effect where a striving for unanimity or agreement causes choices that are illogical or malfunctioning.

Critically Evaluate

Critically evaluate involves analyzing and assessing the merit, significance, or value of something, considering both its strengths and weaknesses.

Reaching Agreement

The process of finding a mutually acceptable solution or understanding between two or more parties.