What term describes a phenomenon where strong group pressure for consensus overrides critical appraisal of alternative proposals?

Explanation

• Groupthink, conceptualized by Irving Janis, occurs when high group cohesion leads to forced conformity and suppresses dissenting opinions.
• Symptoms include illusions of invulnerability, rationalization, self-censorship, and pressure applied to non-conforming members.
• ‘Social Loafing’ refers to individual effort declining when working in a group compared to working individually.