Groupthink
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɹupˈθɪŋk/
Groupthink (noun)
- A situation where people in a group agree too quickly, because they want to fit in, not because they have good reasons.
- A type of group decision that becomes less careful, because members avoid disagreement and follow the group’s shared view.
Examples
- Groupthink happens when people copy others instead of thinking for themselves.
- When everyone agrees quickly, groupthink can replace peer pressure thinking.