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    groupthink

    US /'gru:pˌθɪŋk/

    ・

    UK /'gru:pθɪŋk/

    A1
    n.NounDecision making by a group (especially in a manner that discourages creativity or individual responsibility)

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    Ron Chernow (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

    00:00Ron Chernow (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
    • People love to groupthink groupthink is I mean he's talking about all these things

      People love to groupthink groupthink is I mean he's talking about all these things

    • There's so many places cut where he's talking about groupthink he actually has a very interesting essay called corn pone ideas and

      There's so many places cut where he's talking about groupthink he actually has a very interesting essay called corn pone ideas and

    B1

    The Psychology of Collective Thinking | How Group Beliefs Take Over Minds

    04:35The Psychology of Collective Thinking | How Group Beliefs Take Over Minds
    • Groupthink and the Power of Authority When groups stop encouraging questions, something called groupthink sets in.

      Groupthink and the Power of Authority When groups stop encouraging questions, something called groupthink sets in.

    • Groupthink and the power of authority when groups stop encouraging questions, so something called group think sets in.

      Groupthink and the power of authority when groups stop encouraging questions, so something called group think sets in.

    B1

    Social Influence: Crash Course Psychology #38

    10:08Social Influence: Crash Course Psychology #38
    • Groupthink is a term coined by social psychologist Irving Janis to describe what happens when a group makes bad decisions because they're too caught up in the unique, internal logic of their group.

      Groupthink is a term coined by social psychologist Irving Janis to describe what happens when a group makes bad decisions because they're too caught up in the unique, internal logic of their group.

    • And finally, we discussed how harmful de-individuation, group polarization, and groupthink can be.

      And finally, we discussed how harmful de-individuation, group polarization, and groupthink can be.

    B1

    BBC 6 Minute English April 14, 2016 - Do you think for yourself?

    06:05BBC 6 Minute English April 14, 2016 - Do you think for yourself?
    • Groupthink is the subject of today's show.

      Groupthink is the subject of today's show.

    • Groupthink refers to the type of bad decisions we make when we are in a group.

      Groupthink refers to the type of bad decisions we make when we are in a group.

    B1

    Violence erupts as protests sweep Australian cities against Isaac Herzog's arrival | 7NEWS

    08:28Violence erupts as protests sweep Australian cities against Isaac Herzog's arrival | 7NEWS
    • I believe the crowd really took part in some type of contagion of groupthink where we saw ordinary people who really took part in something that I don't think they would normally do and that is openly and willingly break the law.

      I believe the crowd really took part in some type of contagion of groupthink where we saw ordinary people who really took part in something that I don't think they would normally do and that is openly and willingly break the law.

    • I believe the crowd really took part in some type of contagion of groupthink where we saw ordinary people who really took part in something that I don't think they would normally do,

      I believe the crowd really took part in some type of contagion of groupthink where we saw ordinary people who really took part in something that I don't think they would normally do,

    B1

    On Vibe Coding

    29:37On Vibe Coding
    • There's still a lot of groupthink with these AIs.

      There's still a lot of groupthink with these AIs.

    B1

    Groupthink - A short introduction

    02:55Groupthink - A short introduction
    • When conformity within a group leads to dangerous results, it's called "groupthink."

      When conformity within a group leads to dangerous results, it's called "groupthink."

    • There are 8 symptoms of groupthink, which we can see on these 3 budding entrepreneurs.

      There are 8 symptoms of groupthink, which we can see on these 3 budding entrepreneurs.

    B2

    Wall Street wants rate cuts. The Fed doesn't.

    14:57Wall Street wants rate cuts. The Fed doesn't.
    • We don't have groupthink.

      We don't have groupthink.

    B1

    The ROI of Ethical Leadership in Business

    56:31The ROI of Ethical Leadership in Business
    • They're often out of groupthink, all these things that lead us to make less than optimal decisions.

      They're often out of groupthink, all these things that lead us to make less than optimal decisions.

    A2

    Why Do Some People Become Terrorists?

    04:20Why Do Some People Become Terrorists?
    • This groupthink can lead to further radicalization of all the members; wanting to support and look out for each other also becomes another motivation for killing.

      This groupthink can lead to further radicalization of all the members; wanting to support and look out for each other also becomes another motivation for killing.

    B1