Simone just joined a political organization and she has noticed that the members don't seem to question any of the organization's policies.It seems as if they are more concerned with being in agreement than with thinking carefully about what the best decision is.Which trend does this example illustrate

A)  group cohesiveness
B)  group polarization 
C)  social loafing
D)  groupthink

The example given illustrates groupthink, which occurs when members of a group prioritize the desire for consensus and agreement over critical thinking and evaluation of all available options. This often leads to irrational or flawed decision-making. In this scenario, Simone notes that members of the political organization do not question policies and seem more concerned with agreement than thoughtful deliberation, which are both signs of groupthink.