groupthink
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/ˈɡɹuːpθɪŋk/
English
Definitions
noun
- A process of reasoning or decision-making by a group, especially one characterized by uncritical acceptance of or conformity to a perceived majority view.
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Synonyms
echo chamberherdthinkgroup-thinkcommunis opiniotyranny of the majoritypack mentalitymajoritarianismconventional wisdomgoodthinkconsensualismlemmingismschool of thoughttailismgroupismmajoritariangroupistcollectivism
Associated
cohesivenessantecedentssituationalcohesioncohesiveconformityfaultyirvingpigsnormsoccurrencephenomenon