Groupthink is the mode of thinking that occurs when the desire for harmony in a decision-making group overrides a realistic appraisal of alternatives.

It is important to be able to distinguish between groupthink and conformity. Groupthink occurs when people suppress their opinions (also known as self-censoring) in order to maintain perceived group harmony. In a groupthink situation, someone does not want to become the "odd one out". Groupthink also reflects the presence of a charismatic leader. Everyone in the group seems to be going along with the leader, making it difficult for an individual to speak out. While conformity occurs simply when people don't want to be different. They are not necessarily self-censoring. Rather, they are going along due to normative or informational social influence.

Groupthink has impacted several famous historical events.

Please do some research onThe Watergate scandal to see how groupthink was involved (either avoided or led to dreadful consequences).

Give a short summary of the event and explain how Groupthink was involved or played a role in the event.