In a recent meeting at work, Claude was surprised that all members of his finance committee approved every line item proposed in the new budget. Even though Claude was uncomfortable with some of the proposals, he was more concerned with avoiding conflict with the members and therefore did not raise any points of disagreement. It is likely that Claude was influenced by:

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Claude's behavior is indicative of groupthink, a psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome. He prioritized consensus over raising valid concerns, which is a classic symptom of groupthink.

In a Recent Meeting at Work, Claude Was Surprised That