The failure of American naval leaders to recognize the threat from the Japanese military in the days leading up to Pearl Harbor would most likely have been the result of

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Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon in which group members prioritize group harmony and consensus over critical evaluation of information or alternative viewpoints. In the case of American naval leaders before Pearl Harbor, it is believed that they were influenced by groupthink as they shared a belief in their superior military power and underestimated Japan's capabilities. This led to a failure to consider the possibility of a Japanese attack.

The Failure of American Naval Leaders to Recognize the Threat