This is the 8429th most frequent Dutch word.
groepsdenken
"Groepsdenken" is "groupthink," the tendency of a group to prioritize harmony and conformity over critical thinking, leading to poor decision-making.
The word 'groepsdenken' is used as a noun to describe the phenomenon of groupthink.
Groepsdenken kan leiden tot het negeren van alternatieve ideeën.
Groupthink can lead to ignoring alternative ideas.
Here, 'groepsdenken' emphasizes the prevalence of groupthink in a specific situation, again used as a noun.
Tijdens de vergadering was groepsdenken opvallend aanwezig.
During the meeting, groupthink was noticeably present.
The term 'groepsdenken' is part of the subject of an advisatory statement, maintaining the noun form.