Faulty decision making that occurs when maintaining group harmony becomes more important than making a good decision is called ________.

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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 try to minimize conflict and reach a consensus decision without critical evaluation of alternative viewpoints, often leading to poor decisions.

Faulty Decision Making That Occurs When Maintaining Group Harmony Becomes