When the decision of the group is not right due to pressure on the group that affects their moral judgment and mental efficiency is known as groupthink. The term was coined by Irving Janis in 1972.
Groupthink is when a group of people all share the same beliefs and behave in the same way. Groupthink occurs when everyone in the group has a strong desire to conform and fit in with the group.
Sometimes it is not proper to think as an individual. In those cases, groupthink in several individuals usually is the norm.
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One characteristic of groupthink that manifests in work teams is the inability to think for oneself. With groupthink people will agree with the group in order to get the task completed and avoid confrontation.
The cast of Groupthink - 2008 includes: Angela Espinosa as Cynthia Dawes Wendy Rosoff as Pilar Von Rosenzweig
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In large groups, groupthink doesn't have a real chance. In smaller groups, groupthink can prevent groups from being creative and brainstorming ideas.