National Counselor Exam (NCE)

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What is a potential disadvantage of a highly cohesive group?

Increased member participation
Reduced critical feedback
Enhanced trust among members
Greater sharing of ideas

The correct answer is: Reduced critical feedback

A potential disadvantage of a highly cohesive group is reduced critical feedback. High cohesion can create an environment where members prioritize harmony and agreement over constructive criticism. This unity can lead to groupthink, where individuals suppress dissenting opinions due to the desire to maintain group solidarity. As a result, important issues may go unaddressed, and the group may overlook valuable perspectives or solutions. While increased member participation, enhanced trust among members, and greater sharing of ideas are typically positive outcomes of group cohesion, they can inadvertently contribute to a situation where critical feedback is minimized or disregarded to maintain cohesion. In contrast, effective decision-making and problem-solving often rely on diverse viewpoints and critical examination of ideas, which can be stifled in highly cohesive groups.