Question

list and explain the 8 symptoms of groupthink?

Answer 1

The 8 symptoms of groupthink are

1. An illusion of Invulnerability - Members ignore obvious danger, take extreme risk, and are overly optimistic

2. Collective Rationalization - Members explain away warning contrary to group thinking

3. Excessive Stereotyping - The group constructs negative stereotypes of rivals outside the group

4. An illusion of Morality - Members believe their decisions are morally ethical consequences of their decisions

5. Pressure for Conformity - Members pressure any in the group who express arguments against the group's stereotypes, illusions or commitments, viewing such opposition as disloyalty

6. An Illusions of Unanimity - Members perceive falsely that everyone agrees with the group's decision; silence is seen as content

7. Mind Guards - Some members appoint themselves to the role of protecting the group from adverse information that might threaten group complacency.

8. Self-censorship - Members withhold their dissenting views and counter-arguments.