group·think (gr p th ngk )n. The act or practice of reasoning or decision-making by a group, especially when characterized by uncritical acceptance or conformity to prevailing points of view. |
groupthink [ˈgruːpˌθɪŋk]
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(Sociology) a tendency within organizations or society to promote or establish the view of the predominant group
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| Noun | 1. | groupthink - decision making by a group (especially in a manner that discourages creativity or individual responsibility) deciding, decision making - the cognitive process of reaching a decision; "a good executive must be good at decision making" |
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