Group think

Write a short paper (1 – 2 pages) illustrating the concept of Group think, and include at least three (3) famous historical examples of Group think that fit within the definition provided in the PowerPoint. To be eligible for full credit, you must research this concept through the PUS online library, and reference your additional source(s) both in and at the end of your paper. As a convenience, references regarding this concept are provided below.

In preparation for this assignment, review the PowerPoint on Group think below. Your paper must have an introduction, body, and conclusion. Your paper must include a reference page, title page, and in-text citations for all listed references in accordance with the SPA manual, 6th edition chapters 6 (citation formatting) and chapter 7 (reference/source formatting). In addition, papers longer than 2 pages will not be read after the second page. As such, please ensure that all questions are answered within the first two pages, as your grade will be based on the first two pages received.

Please support your ideas, arguments, and opinions with independent research, and include at least three (3) supporting references or sources (do NOT use your textbook as one of the three required references, Wikipedia, unknown, undated, or anonymous sources, such as websites).

How do these sources define Group think, and what historical events do these sources use to illustrate this phenomenon?

Assignment Due: Sunday, 11:55 p.m.

PowerPoint – Group think

Shore, S. (2010). Group think. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/stevebshore/groupthinklecutrefinal