CUET Preparation Today
| Groupthink is a phenomenon in which a group's desire for unanimity and cohesion overrides critical thinking and objective decision-making. In a groupthink situation, members prioritize maintaining harmony and avoiding conflict over carefully evaluating different perspectives and potential risks. Dissenting opinions are suppressed or not expressed to preserve group cohesion, leading to a false sense of consensus. Groupthink can result in poor decision-making, as the group becomes insulated from external input and fails to consider alternative viewpoints or potential pitfalls. To counteract groupthink, it is important to encourage open and diverse discussions, welcome dissenting opinions, seek external evaluations, and promote critical thinking within the group. |
| Which of the following is an example of Groupthink Phenomenon? |
Korean War Anglo Indian War Iraq War Vietnam War |
| Vietnam War |
| Several international group decisions serve as illustrations of the groupthink phenomenon, often resulting in major failures. The Vietnam War provides an example where President Lyndon Johnson and his advisors escalated the conflict despite warnings, leading to significant loss of life, budget deficits, and an unsuccessful outcome. |
