Groups Tend Quote by Richard Wiseman
““compared to individuals, groups tend to be more dogmatic, better able to justify irrational actions, more likely to see their actions as highly moral, and more apt to form stereotypical views of outsiders.””
About This Quote
Source Article: The Psychology of Groupthink, 2015
Groups often become more rigid and justify harmful actions, seeing themselves as morally superior and stereotyping outsiders.
In simple terms: Groups become dogmatic and justify bad actions.
Key Takeaway
Watch group dynamics and encourage dissent.
Themes
groupthink
dogmatism
morality
stereotyping
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
analytical
reflective
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- political movements
- corporate decisions
- community projects
Key Concepts
social identity
collective rationalization
in-group bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure diverse viewpoints in a team?
- What mechanisms prevent moral overconfidence?
A Different Perspective
Individual accountability can be lost in large groups.
