groupthink theory

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf social psychology theory
gptkbp:appliesTo corporate boards
political groups
decision-making groups
government committees
gptkbp:criticizedFor lack of empirical support
retrospective analysis
vague definitions
gptkbp:describes dysfunctional group decision-making
gptkbp:focusesOn conformity
suppression of dissent
group cohesion
poor decision outcomes
gptkbp:hasConcept self-censorship
belief in inherent morality of the group
collective rationalization
direct pressure on dissenters
illusion of unanimity
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label groupthink theory
gptkbp:introducedIn 1972
gptkbp:proposedBy Irving Janis
gptkbp:relatedTo obedience to authority
social conformity
group polarization
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ralph_K._White
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7