The term groupthink refers to a process of group decision-making that is not bas

The term groupthink refers to a process of group decision-making that is not based on a rational decision-making process, but rather the need for consensus and harmony. The concept was originally coined by a research psychologist named Irving Janis in 1972. Read the class resources on groupthink and research an example in the media of groupthink that happened in the last decade. Write a 750-1,000-word summary of the event. Be sure to explain why you believe the event is an example of groupthink.
Include the following in your summary:
A description of the event/story.
An explanation as to why you think it is a good example of groupthink.
How has groupthink positively or negatively affected the event/story in your example?
Three to five scholarly resources including the course textbook and the media groupthink
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
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