Sharon Needed to Solve a Problem Quickly,so She Called Together

question 205

True/False

Sharon needed to solve a problem quickly,so she called together all the workers in her department and asked them to list as many possible solutions as they can come up with in a short period of time.During the process she encouraged responses and avoided censoring what her workers said.Sharon seems to be using a problem solving technique known as brainstorming.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the impact of internal factors when evaluating the actions of others.

Peripheral Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that involves convincing someone indirectly, through superficial cues or associations, rather than through the central route which involves systematic thinking and argument analysis.

Strict Attendance

emphasizes the rigorous enforcement of rules requiring presence at a designated place, such as a school or workplace, within specified times.

Foot-In-The-Door Phenomenon

The psychological tactic of getting a person to agree to a large request by first setting them up to agree to a modest request.