It is this atmosphere which makes members regard other members' with a mutual attraction. You could say this theory explains why individuals view their group members' as assets. However, Janis's main point behind the groupthink theory is that group members simply stick together because they feel they should.
Every member feels it necessary to have the same standing or opinion as other group members.
Let me clarify this a little by looking at some of the symptoms the groupthink theory suggests individuals experience. In order to give you a clearer understanding of these symptoms and the groupthink theory as a whole, I am going to provide a hypothetical scenario to use as an aid in explaining the next section. You are a college student involved in Greek life on your campus. As a matter of fact, you can't think of any of your friends that are not part of your organization. Now, keep this scenario in mind as we discuss the various symptoms associated with the groupthink theory.