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Groupthink: Avoiding the Trap of Consensus at the Expense of Critical Thinking

Introduction In the realm of decision-making, the concept of groupthink plays a significant role, often leading to flawed and irrational decisions. Groupthink refers to the tendency of a cohesive group to prioritize harmony and consensus over critical analysis and independent thinking. Rooted in human psychology, this mental model can have detrimental effects on decision-making processes […]