Under What Circumstances Should the Last Names of All Authors

question 41

Multiple Choice

Under what circumstances should the last names of all authors of a reference with six or more authors be included with the citation in the body of the text?

• A)always
• B)never
• C)the first time the citation occurs
• D)only if necessary to distinguish it from other references

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Definitions:

Prediscussion Polling

The practice of gauging opinions or attitudes of individuals before a discussion or meeting takes place.

Common Information Effect

The tendency for group members to focus on information that all members share, often at the expense of unique information held by individual members.

Discussion

A process in which individuals exchange ideas, opinions, or information through spoken or written communication.

Hidden Profile

A situation in group decision-making where the optimal solution is only apparent when non-shared information from all members is compiled.