"Communication in Groups and Teams," in Communication in Our Lives, 8th Ed. Julia T. Wood writes about how when a group of people is very connected, they may engage in groupthink. Groupthink is when a group is not able to critically analyze ideas generated by a group because members are extremely close. Members think so positively about their group that they dismiss the idea that they can make a bad decision, so therefore they are less careful in evaluating decisions.

Instructions:

For this reflective assignment, answer the following questions:

• Think about a time when you were in a group or on a team, whether in your personal life or professional life.
• Did you ever experience groupthink? Explain your experience.
• If you did not experience groupthink, think about a time you may have observed groupthink and discuss that experience.