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groupthink

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group⋅think

[groop-thingk]
–noun
1. the practice of approaching problems or issues as matters that are best dealt with by consensus of a group rather than by individuals acting independently; conformity.
2. the lack of individual creativity, or of a sense of personal responsibility, that is sometimes characteristic of group intereaction.

Origin:
1950–55; group + think 1 , on the model of doublethink
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group·think   (grōōp'thĭngk')   
n.  The act or practice of reasoning or decision-making by a group, especially when characterized by uncritical acceptance or conformity to prevailing points of view.
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