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Groupthink Team
Groupthink
Unfortunately, groupthink can cause the individual can often not retain their ability to think critically within a group setting. The research shows that groupthink occurs when "members of a group (or the entire group itself) begin to make faulty decisions due to the presumed pressures that result in collaboration" within a group setting (Woodward & Edwards 2010). Under the high influence and pressure of the group, many individuals may make decisions they would have otherwise avoided on their own. There are a number of examples of groupthink within current society and life that can attest to the negative power of the psychological power the group wields over the individual.
Example
The United States created a new precedent when then President Bush declared war on the nation of Iraq, when the country had not taken blatant obvious military action against the U.S. prior to the decision. Before this action, the United States had a long standing policy of not striking unless stricken.
Known as the Monroe Doctrine, the United States could not declare war without first been having been a victim first. Yet, the Bush agency pushed for a declaration of war against Iraq without an attack taking place against the United States.
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Those who spoke out against assumptions that Sadam Hussein was a direct danger tended to be ostracized in Congress.
Many government officials were pressured into agreeing with the decision despite a lack of support from many crucial countries within the international community.
Thus, "the decision to rush war in Iraq before broad-based coalition of allies could be built has placed the U.S. In an inevitable military situation in Iraq that is costly in terms of military deaths, casualties, diplomatic standing in the world, and economically" (PsySR 2011). Groupthink pushed the decision forward, despite the lack of evidence and support from the majority of friendly international allies.
Example 2
There are also examples of groupthink that stem from our everyday experiences as well. For example, when an individual chooses a behavioral mode that requires a mode of self-censorship in order to better align with the group decision that is an example of groupthink (Woodward & Edwards 2010).
A more specific example of this could be an individual refraining from expressing doubts or concerns during a meeting where…
References
PsySR. (2011). Groupthink overview. Public Resources. Web. Retrieved from http://www.psysr.org/about/pubs_resources/groupthink%20overview.htm
Ricara, Elena. (2012). Nazi and Groupthink. Think Before You Eat. Web. Retrieved from http://champagne-cakelicious.blogspot.com/2009/02/im-going-to-post-something-here-soon.html
Woodward, Regina & Edwards, Ginny. (2010). Examples of groupthink process. Collaboration. Bright Hub. Web. Retrieved from http://www.brighthub.com/office/collaboration/articles/85774.aspx
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