What Is Groupthink? Why Is It Considered to Be Problematic

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Essay

What is groupthink? Why is it considered to be problematic?

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Definitions:

False Sensory Perceptions

Experiences where individuals perceive things that are not present or are distorted, often associated with disorders like schizophrenia.

Hallucinations

Perceptions in a conscious and awake state in the absence of external stimuli which have qualities of real perception.

Personality Disorders

A group of mental disorders characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, exhibited across many contexts.

Maladaptive Ways

Behaviors or mechanisms that are counterproductive to one’s own wellbeing or ability to fulfill goals.