No. 8,429 in Dutch
groepsdenken
"Groepsdenken" is "groupthink," the tendency of a group to prioritize harmony and conformity over critical thinking, leading to poor decision-making.
In a sentence
Groepsdenken kan leiden tot het negeren van alternatieve ideeën.
Groupthink can lead to ignoring alternative ideas.
The word 'groepsdenken' is used as a noun to describe the phenomenon of groupthink.
Tijdens de vergadering was groepsdenken opvallend aanwezig.
During the meeting, groupthink was noticeably present.
Here, 'groepsdenken' emphasizes the prevalence of groupthink in a specific situation, again used as a noun.
Het vermijden van groepsdenken kan innovatie stimuleren.
Avoiding groupthink can foster innovation.
The term 'groepsdenken' is part of the subject of an advisatory statement, maintaining the noun form.
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