When the members of a group seek consensus and ignore or suppress dissenting opinions, the process that is at work is called:

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Groupthink is a phenomenon that occurs when members of a group prioritize unanimity and cohesion over critical evaluation of information and decision making. Dissenting opinions are ignored or suppressed, leading to flawed decision making. Group polarization occurs when group members adopt more extreme positions, but there is not necessarily a suppression of dissenting opinions. Informational social influence is the process by which individuals conform to the opinions and beliefs of a group due to a desire to be accurate or accepted. Social interference is not a recognized term in social psychology.

When the Members of a Group Seek Consensus and Ignore