The owners and captain of the Titanic believed the ship was invincible and could not sink. They were willing to keep going in spite of several warnings. This shows the effect of the __________ on the members of the group.

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Groupthink refers to a phenomenon where a group of individuals prioritize maintaining group harmony over critical thinking and decision-making. In the case of the Titanic's owners and captain, they dismissed warnings and believed in the invincibility of the ship, which is an example of groupthink.

The Owners and Captain of the Titanic Believed the Ship