LSAT 125, Section 1, RC Passage 4, Cohesive Groups

RC Passage 4 Explanation

PASSAGE TEXT: In principle, a cohesive group one whose members generally agree with one another …

Paragraph Summaries

1. Cohesive groups can make better decisions because members feel safe sharing their honest opinions. When people feel accepted, they are less likely to hide their views or avoid disagreement.
2. Highly cohesive groups can also have problems because members may avoid criticizing ideas to maintain agreement. This can lead to groupthink, where people accept bad decisions because they value group unity.
3. Groupthink involves overconfidence, ignoring warnings, rejecting different opinions, and pressuring members to agree. Cohesiveness can contribute to groupthink, but other factors determine whether a group makes good decisions or falls into this problem.

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