An example of ________ is the decision by NASA to launch the space shuttle Challenger despite widespread concerns about its booster rockets.

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Groupthink occurs when a group makes a faulty decision due to group pressures and the desire for harmony within the group, often resulting in a disregard for dissenting opinions or alternative options. The decision to launch the Challenger despite warnings about the safety of the booster rockets suggests that the group (NASA) may have been affected by groupthink.

An Example of ________ Is the Decision by NASA to Launch