Day 327 of 365

November 23

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Psychology

The Psychology of Groups

Groups think and act differently than individuals. Groupthink leads to poor decisions when conformity pressure suppresses dissent. Social loafing reduces individual effort in groups. Yet groups can also exceed individual capabilities through diverse perspectives.

💡 Did you know?

The Bay of Pigs invasion is a classic example of groupthink leading to disaster!

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