The space shuttle Columbia disaster,the Bay of Pigs invasion,and the decision to cover up the Watergate break-in were all mentioned in your text as examples of

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These events were all examples of groupthink, which occurs when a group's desire for harmony and consensus overrides a realistic assessment of alternative courses of action. In all three cases, group members did not speak up or challenge the prevailing group beliefs, leading to disastrous outcomes.

The Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster,the Bay of Pigs Invasion,and the Decision