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A mode of thinking in which the desire to reach unanimous agreement overrides the wish to adopt proper, rational, decision-making procedures is known as :
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Groupthink
Groupthink: When Consensus Overrides Rationality
The question describes a specific cognitive bias within groups. This mode of thinking occurs when the group's internal desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.
Defining the Phenomenon
Groupthink is characterized by a situation where the drive for unanimity within a group overrides the realistic appraisal of alternative courses of action. Members may self-censor or apply pressure on dissenting opinions to maintain group cohesion, leading to flawed decisions.
Analyzing the Options
- Individualistic flourishing: This concept relates to the development and success of individuals, not group decision-making processes.
- Group Halo-effect: This describes a bias where positive attributes of a group influence perceptions of its members, distinct from the suppression of critical thinking during decision-making.
- Group flourishing: This term generally refers to positive group development and success, contrasting with the negative, decision-inhibiting aspect described.
- Groupthink: This precisely matches the definition provided – the desire for unanimous agreement superseding rational decision-making procedures.
Therefore, the mode of thinking described is Groupthink.
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