group dynamics
noun
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: the interacting forces within a small human group
also
: the sociological study of these forces
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This focus on compliance is critical for OPEC+ cohesion, as overproduction has historically strained group dynamics and undermined price support efforts.
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David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
More recent scholarship has emphasized the psychology at work in groupthink failures in government, rather than personal psychology, where appealing to voters or avoiding political losses explains group dynamics.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2025
The Colony by Annika Norlin At its core, this book is a study of group dynamics.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2025
The Human Factor The avalanche awareness community is all about focusing on personal biases, communication, and group dynamics.
—Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
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David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
More recent scholarship has emphasized the psychology at work in groupthink failures in government, rather than personal psychology, where appealing to voters or avoiding political losses explains group dynamics.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2025
The Colony by Annika Norlin At its core, this book is a study of group dynamics.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2025
The Human Factor The avalanche awareness community is all about focusing on personal biases, communication, and group dynamics.
—Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Group dynamics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/group%20dynamics. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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