Hey, there.
Today, We will be talking about the Groupthink 🤔.
What is it?
When conformity by people in a group results in irrational decisions.
Example -
If everyone is agreeing to something, it does not mean that every one is actually agreeing to something. They might be doing it because everyone else is agreeing!
A bit confusing, but read it again. slowly.
Where does it occur?
It tends to occur more in situations where group members are very similar to one another.
When there is strong group identity, members of the group tend to perceive their group as correct or superior while expressing disdain or disapproval toward people outside of the group.
Other causes can be Stress, lack of knowledge.
Why do I need to know?
Groupthink can cause people to ignore important information and can ultimately lead to poor decisions.
This can be damaging even in minor situations but can have much more dire consequences in certain settings.
Medical, military, or political decisions, for example, can lead to unfortunate outcomes when they are impaired by the effects of groupthink.
Takeaways:-
Give everyone a chance to explain why they are choosing a certain outcome.
Give people time to come up with their own ideas first.
References & Studies:-
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-groupthink-2795213#tips-for-avoiding-groupthink
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