Groupthink

rather that there are multiple analysts arguing for many different policies . This then further complicates the decision making process, and creates the possibility for groupthink to occur. Understanding this would allow for a skilled analyst to avoid groupthink, and its negative consequences, or even take advantage of groupthink, and promote their own policies. Finally, policy analysts may even find themselves in an institution void, a situation in which they are no clear norms or rules . A…

successful social living. Having stated that earlier, one can reach to the point that social influences has a major hold on behaviors and how we interact with individuals around us. Groupthink was a term coined up by Irving Janis in the year 1972. What can be a more relied definition of groupthink? According to Karen Huffman, groupthink is a condition that is the result of a highly cohesive group striving for agreement to the point of avoiding inconsistent information; the result is faulty…

Groupthink hypothesis is an essential explanatory tool in explaining why certain decisions taken may not always follow the rational model based on aspects of the decision making body itself. ‘According to the groupthink hypothesis, members of any small cohesive group tends to maintain esprit de corps by unconsciously developing a number of shared values and related norms that interfere with critical thinking and reality testing’ (Janis,(1972) 2002). The illusions of invulnerability, unlimited…

According to Irving Janes (1972), groupthink occurs when a group makes an irrational decision because of group pressure fostering and the deterioration of ‘mental efficiency, reality testing, and moral judgement” (Irving, Janis, Victims of groupthink, p.9). Social influence is the effect that people have upon the beliefs or behaviors of others (Aaronson, 2004). Both groupthink and social influence theory have a factor in what we see as an ongoing reaction to the silent protest started by Colin…

group was a groupthink victim partly due to the actions of the leaders. Lumsden, Lumsden and Wiethoff (2010 p. 284) add that when the leader pushes the group toward consensus, without seeking input or alternative perspectives, members quickly learn that their qualms about the group’s direction are not to be voiced. This student witnessed this revelation with regards to this student’s team. In hindsight, this student’s team needed to believe it was ONE well-oiled unit. After all, this student’s…

witches? Few people stood up against the accusations and many people made these accusations. Both conformity and fear had an effect on the results of this event. Some might even argue that groupthink…

Group polarisation and groupthink in society Introduction Group polarization (from the Latin. polarisatia - shift to the edge, the offset to the pole) - socio-psychological phenomenon that occurs as a result of group discussions during which diverse opinions and positions of the participants are not smoothed, and executed by the end of the discussion in two diametrically opposite positions, excluding any compromises. Also, under group polarization we understand the aggravation of extreme group…

In Susan Cain’s essay “The Rise of the New Groupthink” (published Jan 15, 2012), Cain puts the New Groupthink, the Plan of action that group work is more effective, on trial. Cain starts her essay by saying “Research strongly suggests that people are more creative when they enjoy privacy and freedom from interruption” (14), she then goes on to give various examples of times that has been proven this statement correct. Susan Cain points out how we have distanced ourselves from our main goal…

trials. The Crucible closely connects with Groupthink, written by Irving Janis. Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon that often occurs in a group of people that desire of conformity resulting in unreasonable decision-making outcome. Symptoms of groupthink manifested in The Crucible are rationale, pressure, and unanimity. Rationale is one of the most prominent symptoms of groupthink. The symptom is described by Irving Janis as when “Victims of groupthink… collectively construct…

Groupthink Do you ever silenced your opinion during group discussions? Or do you constantly stay silent, in order not to look unsupportive? If yes, then you are a victim of groupthink. It is a state, when people are mentally pressured not to reason and act rationally, and are moving along with the rest of the group. It is some kind of refusal of responsibility, in other words people are /putting/ their liabilities on society’s shoulders; not one person particularly, and are hoping that someone…