Question

Irving Janis identified a phenomenon where a group's desire for unanimous agreement overrides its ability to make realistic and critical decisions. This is called ______.

Options

• Social Loafing

• Groupthink

• Group Polarisation

• Conformity

Answer 1

Irving Janis identified a phenomenon where a group's desire for unanimous agreement overrides its ability to make realistic and critical decisions. This is called Groupthink.

Explanation:

Groupthink occurs when group members suppress disagreement to maintain harmony, leading to irrational and uncritical decisions. It is most common in highly cohesive, isolated groups under pressure.