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Devil's Advocate - definition(s)

Devil's advocate - A technique used in decision making in which someone plays the role of challenging the predominant position in order to expose potential flaws, influence critical thinking and prevent biased and potentially harmful decisions.

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Source: Larry English, http://www.iaidq.com/main/glossary.shtml External, 23-Jan-2009 12:45


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