The prime minister notices that her closest advisors never seem to disagree with her or with each other on a lot of important issues, such as arms control. She worries that she is not getting the pros and cons of different issues because her advisors are engaging in

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The symptoms described in the scenario indicate that the prime minister's advisors may be engaged in groupthink, which is a phenomenon where members of a group prioritize conformity and agreement over critical thinking and independent analysis. This can lead to incomplete or biased information being presented to the leader, as well as potentially disastrous decisions.

The Prime Minister Notices That Her Closest Advisors Never Seem