Groupthink occurs when a need or desire for consensus and harmony override individual rational choice in a group or team environment. A number of symptoms of groupthink have been identified and are listed below. Which is not necessarily correct?
a. illusion of invulnerability
b. collective irrationalism
c. self censorship
d. illusion of unanimity
B
Groupthink can be destructive to the functioning of a group or team. Groupthink occurs when the need for maintaining a pleasant atmosphere supercedes the need to reach a good decision (Shortell & Kaluzny, 2006). Janis (1972) identified some characteristics or symptoms which may indicate the potential for groupthink behaviors and attitudes. These symptoms include: 1) the illusion of invulnerability; 2) collective rationalism (not collective irrationalism); 3) self censorship; 4) illusion of unanimity; 5) the use of mindguards; 6) pressures to conform; 7) belief in the inherent morality of the idea; and 8) stereotyping of others.
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