When groupthink occurs in highly cohesive groups, poor decisions may result from the members' unwillingness to criticize one another's ideas and suggestions, overemphasis on agreement, desire to hold the group together, underemphasis on critical discussion, and desire to avoid unpleasantries in the group.

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Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome. Members suppress dissenting viewpoints, fail to critically analyze alternatives, and prioritize consensus over sound decision-making, leading to poor decisions.

When Groupthink Occurs in Highly Cohesive Groups, Poor Decisions May