Question

Dsicuss factors that encourage groupthink and provide practical examples :

1. Fairly similar cohesive group start
2. Strong, directive leader
3. Groups are isolated from others
4. Group regard themselves as superior

Answer 1

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5. Pressure to conform and maintain harmony within the group

Practical examples:

1. In a workplace setting, a team of employees who have worked together for a long time and share similar values and beliefs may be more prone to groupthink because they are already cohesive and tend to agree with each other.

2. A CEO who is highly authoritative and demands obedience from their team without allowing for dissenting opinions can also encourage groupthink as members may be afraid to speak up against the leader.

3. A group of friends who only socialize with one another and don't interact with people outside of their group may develop a sense of superiority and close-mindedness towards others' perspectives.

4. In a political party, members may feel pressured to conform to the party's ideology and not question their views in order to maintain unity and avoid conflict within the group.

5. A sports team that constantly emphasizes the importance of team harmony and unity may discourage individual players from expressing their opinions or criticizing team decisions, leading to groupthink.