The launch and subsequent explosion of the space shuttle Challenger in 1986,despite warnings of danger from NASA engineers that parts might malfunction due to weather conditions,demonstrates the concept of ___________________.

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The concept of groupthink refers to the tendency of a group to prioritize consensus and cohesion over critical thinking and individual dissent. In the case of the Challenger launch, there was pressure to meet the scheduled launch date and a belief by some members of the group that the warnings about potential malfunctions were unfounded. This led to a lack of consideration of alternative viewpoints and ultimately contributed to the decision to proceed with the launch despite known safety risks.

The Launch and Subsequent Explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger