The intelligence that prompted the 2003 decision to invade Iraq was erroneous; however, this possibility was not adequately considered once the decision had been made. A social psychologist might best explain the decision with reference to ________, an example of a ___________.

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Groupthink is a phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome. It is considered a type of group process loss because it leads to poorer group decisions than might be made by individuals or a more critically thinking group.

The Intelligence That Prompted the 2003 Decision to Invade Iraq