GROUPTHINK

Groupthink

Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, in which the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an incorrect or deviant decision-making outcome. Group members try to minimize conflict and reach a consensus decision without critical evaluation of alternative ideas or viewpoints, and by isolating themselves from outside influences.

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groupthink

Noun

  1. A process of reasoning or decision-making by a group, especially one characterized by uncritical acceptance or conformity to a perceived majority view.


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