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 __________ on the members of the group.

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The situation described shows the effect of groupthink, which is the tendency of a group to conform to a particular way of thinking or making decisions, even if it is irrational or goes against evidence or warnings. In this case, the owners and captain of the Titanic believed they were invincible and could not sink, despite warnings from others who had concerns about the safety of the ship. This shows how groupthink can lead to group members conforming to a particular view or decision, even if it is not based on reality or evidence.

The Owners and Captain of the Titanic Believed the Ship