groupthink

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1. Noun

When a group values agreement so highly that it stops challenging weak ideas.

A pattern of poor group decision-making caused by pressure for agreement and reduced critical evaluation.

“Groupthink prevented the team from examining alternatives.”

2. Noun

decision making by a group (especially in a manner that discourages creativity or individual responsibility)
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