An effective way to remedy the common information effect is to:

A) consider the decision alternatives one at a time.
B) increase the time needed for discussion.
C) increase the size of the team.
D) engage in prediscussion polling.

Prediscussion Polling

The practice of gauging opinions or attitudes of individuals before a discussion or meeting takes place.

Common Information Effect

The tendency for group members to focus on information that all members share, often at the expense of unique information held by individual members.

Discussion

A process in which individuals exchange ideas, opinions, or information through spoken or written communication.