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Psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people
Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people in which the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an
Groupthink
False consensus due to communication failure
boat". As in groupthink, group members jointly decide on a course of action that they would not choose as individuals. However, in groupthink, individuals
Abilene_paradox
Logical fallacy
ideal situation for these processes to take hold, giving rise to groupthink. In groupthink, individuals in a group feel inclined to minimize conflict and
Argument_from_authority
Sociological phenomenon
by corporate omerta and a "culture of silence".[where?] Boiling frog Groupthink Metamodernism Overconfidence Safety culture Shifting baseline Workaround
Normalization_of_deviance
Sociopsychological phenomenon
unanimous approval from the group. Thus, groupthink cannot lead to the best decisions or solutions. Groupthink occurs when the group members are familiar
Diffusion_of_responsibility
American psychologist (1918–1990)
the University of California, Berkeley most famous for his theory of "groupthink", which described the systematic errors made by groups when making collective
Irving_Janis
Attitude of being in a rush to get a project done while overlooking potential problems
with the team's progress or success. "Go fever" is comparable to the "groupthink" phenomenon, where a group makes a bad decision for the sake of cordiality
Go_fever
Cognitive bias
medical community in the 19th century, exemplifying the phenomenon of groupthink, where consensus overrides consideration of alternatives. There may have
Semmelweis_reflex
Tendency to adopt group beliefs and behaviors
psychologists study the related topics of collective intelligence, crowd wisdom, groupthink, and deindividuation. The idea of a "group mind" or "mob behavior" was
Herd_mentality
1954 novel by William Golding
desire for power. Lord of the Flies also portrays the tension between groupthink and individuality, between rational and emotional reactions, and between
Lord_of_the_Flies
Neologism for a proposed personality style
human and suggests that otroversion is the personality trait that defies groupthink, breaking the introvert/extrovert binary. Some commentators and psychologists
Otrovert
Member of a group who serves as an informational filter
In groupthink theory, a mindguard is a member of a group who serves as an informational filter, providing limited information to the group and, consciously
Mindguard
Customary behaviours in an organization
Groupthink can lead to a lack of creativity and decisions made without critical evaluation. Hogg and separately Deanne et al. stated that groupthink can
Organizational_culture
Urban legend based on a region in North Atlantic
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Bermuda_Triangle
1988 film by Spike Lee
upon issues of colorism, elitism, classism, political activism, hazing, groupthink, female self-esteem, social mobility, and hair texture bias within the
School_Daze
Societal phenomenon
their beliefs and behaviors with a group is known as 'herd mentality' or 'groupthink'. The reverse bandwagon effect (also known as the snob effect in certain
Bandwagon_effect
Untruth propagated to strengthen social harmony
It is argued by some to be an example of the psychological concept of groupthink. Descriptions of it and application of terminology to it, date back as
Noble_lie
Economic bubble in a stock market
theory attributes stock market bubbles to cognitive biases that lead to groupthink and herd behavior. Bubbles occur not only in real-world markets, with
Stock_market_bubble
American journalist and political commentator (born 1984)
and Integrity in Journalism "for her persistent willingness to resist groupthink, her commitment to telling the truth, even when it's politically inconvenient
Bari_Weiss
operating under too narrow of a focus due to the overemphasis of the groupthink phenomenon. In addition, according to them, group decision-making has
General group problem solving model
General_group_problem_solving_model
Process to choose a course of action
checks and balance system. Groupthink is another occurrence that falls under the idea of extinction by instinct. Groupthink is when members in a group
Decision-making
Economist (born 1952)
progressive economics in the 21st century." His book Eurozone Dystopia: Groupthink and Denial on a Grand Scale (May 2015), provides a critical history and
Bill_Mitchell_(economist)
1949 dystopian novel by George Orwell
become common phrases for denoting totalitarian authority. Doublespeak and groupthink are both deliberate elaborations of doublethink, and the adjective "Orwellian"
Nineteen_Eighty-Four
Term in decision theory and general systems theory
behaviors, choices, or tools, sometimes known as cognitive inertia or groupthink. When a prevailing mindset is limiting or inappropriate, it may be difficult
Mindset
Interpretation of out-of-body experiences
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Astral_projection
Group decision-making aiming for universal agreement
with unanimity in the immediate situation, which is often a symptom of groupthink. Studies of effective consensus process usually indicate a shunning of
Consensus_decision-making
American paranormal investigators and authors
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Ed_and_Lorraine_Warren
Self-proclaimed medium offering pseudoscientific medical advice
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Anthony_William
Collaborative effort of a team to achieve a common goal
which can damage the team's dynamic and weaken their overall performance. Groupthink: This is a psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people
Teamwork
Perception of a patch of shadow as a living, humanoid figure
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Shadow_person
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2022
speech to the Institute for Government think tank in which she blamed "groupthink" amongst officials and the media for the collapse of her premiership.
Liz_Truss
English comedian, actor, and podcaster (born 1975)
he seemed more balanced & insightful than those condemning him! The groupthink among major media companies is more troubling. There should be more dissent
Russell_Brand
American electric vehicle and clean energy company
letter called for a more independent board that could put a check on groupthink. At first Musk responded on Twitter, writing that the investors "should
Tesla,_Inc.
Set of techniques used by mentalists, psychics, fortune-tellers, and mediums
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Cold_reading
Paranormal sight of the future
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Precognition
Claimed form of extrasensory perception
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Clairvoyance
2023 Canadian drama thriller film
terror here isn't in just how powerful Isla is, but in what an infected groupthink that loses its grip on decency is willing to do in her name to unwittingly
The_King_Tide
1967 film allegedly containing footage of Bigfoot
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Patterson–Gimlin_film
Israeli-British illusionist and self-proclaimed psychic (born 1946)
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Uri_Geller
Canadian psychologist (born 1962)
Suzanne (4 November 2019). "'No Safe Spaces' exposes the madness of groupthink". Washington Examiner. Archived from the original on 14 December 2019
Jordan_Peterson
American phone and television psychic (1962–2016)
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Miss_Cleo
Concept in popular psychology
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Empath
Pseudoscientific belief
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Law of attraction (New Thought)
Law_of_attraction_(New_Thought)
Mythological human with acquired ability to transform into a wolflike creature
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Werewolf
Subset of decision science
are flawed, such as the Bay of Pigs invasion, the incident on which the groupthink model of group decision-making is based. Factors that impact other social
Group_decision-making
Divination game
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Charlie_Charlie_challenge
Management attitude for innovation or development
to what is one's own Ethnocentrism Galápagos syndrome Genetic fallacy Groupthink IKEA effect In-group favoritism List of cognitive biases Protectionism
Not_invented_here
Insult implying a lack of critical thinking
anti-establishment views to describe those who fail to question authority, "groupthink", or a stance that would display conformity and obedience. The NPC character
NPC_(meme)
Legendary creature in folklore of the Americas
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Chupacabra
Belief in the connection of unrelated events
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Magical_thinking
Attributional type of cognitive bias
yourself as unique Fundamental attribution error – Psychological phenomenon Groupthink – Psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people Illusory
False_consensus_effect
Brazilian faith healer and convicted sex offender (born 1942)
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João_Teixeira_de_Faria
Group that provides security feedback
This directive can be an important defense against false assumptions and groupthink. The term red teaming originated in the 1960s in the United States. Technical
Red_team
American psychic medium
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Thomas_John_(medium)
Computer system operated by BlackRock Solutions
management and technology businesses. Critics have also raised concerns about "groupthink" risk, arguing that hundreds of clients relying on the same risk signals
Aladdin_(BlackRock)
Knowledge of the hidden or the paranormal
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Occult
Canadian scholar of Yiddish literature
"Muslim life is cheap, especially to other Muslims", Wisse condemned "Groupthink" at Harvard and defended Peretz, saying, "to wish that Muslims would condemn
Ruth_Wisse
Wine box claimed to be haunted
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Dybbuk_box
German-American psychologist (1890–1947)
perspectives. These were the beginnings of what ended up developing into "groupthink". Lewin started to become quite interested in how ideas were created and
Kurt_Lewin
Alleged creature in Wexford County, Michigan
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Michigan_Dogman
Inculcating a person with certain ideas
Conversion therapy Ideology Pensée unique Radicalization Recruitment Groupthink Funk and Wagnalls: "To instruct in doctrines; esp., to teach partisan
Indoctrination
Book by Victor Klemperer
Untermensch) Big Lie Doublespeak Glossary of Nazi Germany Joseph Goebbels Groupthink Language of Nazi concentration camps Newspeak Philology Völkischer Beobachter
LTI_–_Lingua_Tertii_Imperii
Concept in Nineteen Eighty-Four of accepting two contradictory statements
Novels portal Other concepts derived from Nineteen Eighty Four: 2 + 2 = 5 Groupthink List of Newspeak words Memory hole Thoughtcrime Complementary pages Alternative
Doublethink
Cryptid in Louisiana folklore
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Honey_Island_Swamp_monster
Senior decision-making body of the UK government
Retrieved 13 September 2025. C, Grube; Anna, Killick (6 August 2021). "Groupthink, Polythink and the Challenges of Decision-Making in Cabinet Government
Cabinet_of_the_United_Kingdom
2016 single by Radiohead
guitar plectrums, producing a percussive sound. The lyrics warn against groupthink and authoritarianism. Radiohead first worked on the song during the sessions
Burn the Witch (Radiohead song)
Burn_the_Witch_(Radiohead_song)
American reality show personality
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Tyler_Henry
Allegedly unexplained human incineration
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Spontaneous_human_combustion
Allegory created by Benjamin Graham
or contradictory traits of the stock market and the risks of following groupthink. Mr. Market was first introduced in his 1949 book, The Intelligent Investor
Mr._Market
American remote viewing pioneer (1933–2013)
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Ingo_Swann
Plot device used in science-fiction stories
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Group_mind_(science_fiction)
English author and journalist (1903–1950)
"thoughtcrime", as well as providing direct inspiration for the neologism "groupthink". Orwell may have been the first to use the term "cold war" in his essay
George_Orwell
Urban legend
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Black-eyed_children
Sociological concept coined by Émile Durkheim
hooliganism Group action (sociology) Group behaviour Group cohesiveness Groupthink Limbic resonance Mass action (sociology) Ochlocracy Peer pressure Psychology
Collective_effervescence
Network of occultists and chaos magic practitioners
from the original on 2014-06-06. Siepmann, Dan (27 September 2019). "Groupthink and Other Painful Reflections on Thee Temple ov Psychick Youth". PopMatters
Thee_Temple_ov_Psychick_Youth
American astrologer and psychic
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Jeane_Dixon
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List of reportedly haunted locations in India
List_of_reportedly_haunted_locations_in_India
Experience of a person moving to a different cultural environment
Culture shock Dogma Echo chamber False consensus effect Fear of missing out Groupthink Hazing Herd mentality Identification Indoctrination Invented tradition
Culture_shock
1992 book by Marianne Williamson
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A_Return_to_Love
Claim of special powers
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Fasting_girl
2024-2025 film
cult's oracle, and that the members live on a diet of only hot dogs. Groupthink takes precedence over there being any single leader, and the members are
Castration_Movie
Mythical creature in Scottish folklore
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Loch_Ness_Monster
American purported psychic medium
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Matt_Fraser_(psychic)
French apothecary, astrologer and seer (1503–1566)
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Nostradamus
Project strategy to lower risk by assuming failure and brainstorming possible causes
failure of the project or organization. The technique breaks possible groupthinking by facilitating a positive discussion on threats, increasing the likelihood
Pre-mortem
Haunted doll and fictional character
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Annabelle_(doll)
2016 studio album by Radiohead
Witch", were written years earlier. The lyrics address climate change, groupthink and heartbreak. Many critics saw them as a response to the split of the
A_Moon_Shaped_Pool
Life force energy, power, effectiveness, and prestige in Pacific Island culture
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Mana_(Oceanic_cultures)
Alleged supernatural ability to be in two places at once
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Bilocation
Supposed 1943 US Navy experiment
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Philadelphia_Experiment
American conservative political commentator (born 1969)
accuse his guests of 'preening', and he derides 'pomposity, smugness, and groupthink'." In an interview for a 2021 Time profile of Carlson, a former NewsCorp
Tucker_Carlson
Pseudoscientific concept
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Remote_viewing
Urban legend
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Pope_Lick_Monster
Claim of supernatural activity
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Enfield_poltergeist
1977 book by Jay Anson
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The_Amityville_Horror
English comedian and actor (born 1957)
this on an April 2016 episode of The Rubin Report in which he criticised groupthink mentality and stated that his return to Twitter was a "maybe". He returned
Stephen_Fry
1961 failed landing operation of Cuba
psychology paradigm known as groupthink syndrome.[page needed] Further study shows that among various components of groupthink analyzed by Irving Janis,
Bay_of_Pigs_Invasion
Topics referred to by the same term
philosophy Group mind (science fiction), a type of collective consciousness Groupthink, in which the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in irrational
Hive_mind
American writer (born 1968)
culture and design, and in particular replace what she terms "The New Groupthink" with an environment more conducive to deep thought and solo reflection
Susan_Cain
Superstitions
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Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Wise; King of Knwolage
Girl/Female
French
May. In Roman mythology Maia: (source of the month May) was goddess of spring growth.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a pet form of Pate 1.
Girl/Female
Finnish
Bitter.
Girl/Female
Hebrew
Light.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
To Compete with Pride
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Priest Name
Girl/Female
Indian
Purity
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Hard Wish of Heart
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
The Himalayas
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