When a cohesive group's desire to agree becomes so dominant that it overrides realistic appraisal of alternative courses of action, the result is a mode of thinking known as:

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Groupthink occurs when a cohesive group values consensus and agreement more than realistic evaluation of alternatives, leading to flawed decision-making. This is often due to pressure to conform to group norms and avoid dissent. Mindguards, social loafing, and free riding are different phenomena that do not encompass the same dynamics as groupthink.

When a Cohesive Group's Desire to Agree Becomes So Dominant