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Discuss the two concepts of groupthink and focalism. In your summary, discuss the similarities and dissimilarities of the two. Use at least 200 words and cite any sources in APA format.

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Groupthink is a phenomenon in which a group of individuals desire positive group interaction and overall loyalty to the group, which results in these individuals going along with the group consensus and decision, instead of other alternative more rational decisions. This phenomenon includes the fact that group members will often ...

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