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English: Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon where the desire for group cohesion and harmony overrides realistic appraisal of alternative courses of action. It leads to irrational decision-making by suppressing dissenting viewpoints.
1. The "Setup": Root Causes High Group Cohesiveness: Strong bonds make members reluctant to "rock the boat." Structural Faults: Isolation of the group, lack of impartial leadership, and lack of diverse social backgrounds. High Stress: External threats or recent failures pressure the group to reach a quick, unanimous consensus. 2. Core Behavioral Symptoms Illusion of Invulnerability: Excessive optimism and risk-taking. Self-Censorship: Members suppress their own doubts to avoid conflict. Pressure on Dissenters: Direct social pressure applied to anyone who questions the group's direction. Mindguards: Self-appointed members who "protect" the leader from contradictory information. 3. Consequences of Failure Incomplete Survey of Alternatives: Failure to look at other viable options. Failure to Examine Risks: Overlooking the potential downsides of the preferred choice. Poor Information Search: Only seeking out facts that support the group’s existing bias. 4. Management & Prevention Assign a "Devil’s Advocate": Formally task a member to challenge every assumption. Leader Neutrality: The leader should remain silent initially to avoid biasing the group. Subgroup Deliberation: Break into smaller teams to discuss the same issue independently before merging ideas. |
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| Author | Sameem Arif |
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