Discussion Factors that encourage groupthink:

1.fairly similar and cohesive group start
2. Strong, directive leader
3.Group is isolated in some sense from others
4 group regards itself as superior

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5. Pressure to conform to group norms
6. Illusion of invulnerability or shared belief in inherent morality
7. Illusion of unanimity
8. Self-censorship by group members
9. Mindguards who protect the group from dissenting opinions
10. Lack of diversity in group membership, leading to limited perspectives and alternatives.