Groupthink occurs when the average opinion of a group of like-minded individuals becomes more extreme after discussing an issue.

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Groupthink refers to a psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome. It does not specifically describe the process of opinions becoming more extreme, which is more accurately referred to as polarization.

Groupthink Occurs When the Average Opinion of a Group of Like-Minded