______ refers to a process of flawed decision making that occurs as a result of strong pressures among group members to reach agreement.

A) Concurrence seeking
B) Consensual validation
C) Cohesion
D) Groupthink

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Concurrence Seeking

The practice of striving for consensus and agreement within a group, sometimes at the expense of critical thinking.

Consensual Validation

is the process by which individuals seek agreement and validation from others for their attitudes, beliefs, or perceptions.