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What is Groupthink?

Hello! This 8-minute Introduction to Sociology video explains the eight symptoms of groupthink developed by social psychologist Irving Janis. We discuss circumstances in which groupthink can occur, including in both society and groups. We reflect on ways that groupthink can be prevented.

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Material Type:
Presentation
Date Added to MERLOT:
November 21, 2024
Date Modified in MERLOT:
April 18, 2025
Author:
 
Hispanic Serving Institution
Submitter:
Cathy Swift
Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
College General Ed, College Lower Division
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Website
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Language:
English
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Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

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