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 situation described in the question is indicative of groupthink, which occurs when a group of people conform to each other's opinions and decisions, often at the expense of critical thinking and dissenting views. As a result, decision-making quality can suffer. The fact that the Prime Minister's advisors never seem to disagree with each other or with her is a warning sign of groupthink. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

The Prime Minister Notices That Her Closest Advisors Never Seem