Mob Mentality and Groupthink

I can define mob mentality and groupthink and explain their potential consequences.

• 1

  Groupthink occurs when the desire for agreement and consensus within a group stifles the expression of dissent and healthy debate.

• 2

  Key indicators of groupthink include self-censorship, rationalizing problematic behavior, an us versus them mentality, and moral talk used as a weapon.

• 3

  To combat groupthink, strategies include using the six hats method, inviting anonymous feedback, and cultivating a norm that encourages questioning and disagreement.