Consider the Research of Ingham and Colleagues (1974),in Which Blindfolded

question 29

Multiple Choice

Consider the research of Ingham and colleagues (1974) ,in which blindfolded people were led to believe they were pulling a rope with others.What did the researchers find about the effort expended by those blindfolded participants?

• A) Compared to those pulling alone,they pulled as hard during their peaks of effort,but they took more rests
• B) Compared to those pulling alone,they pulled harder.
• C) Compared to those pulling alone,they pulled as hard during their peaks of effort,but they took fewer rests.
• D) Compared to those pulling alone,they did not pull as hard.

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon occurring within a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Cohesiveness

The degree to which members of a group or team are united in pursuing common goals and how connected they feel to the group.

Collectivism

A cultural or social perspective that emphasizes the importance of the group over individual interests or identities.

Conformity

The adjustment of one's behaviors, attitudes, or beliefs to align with the norms, attitudes, or behaviors of a group or society.