When members of a group give priority to the cohesiveness of the group over the facts of a situation, they are engaging in what social psychologists call ________.

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Groupthink is a phenomenon where members of a group prioritize the cohesiveness of the group over critically analyzing the available facts and making a sound decision. In groupthink, the group tends to make flawed decisions due to the pressure to conform to the group's views and maintain group harmony. Mass thought and consumerism are not social psychology concepts, and there is no such thing as "solidarity think."

When Members of a Group Give Priority to the Cohesiveness