What Did Ringelmann's Research in the 1880s Demonstrate

question 117

Multiple Choice

What did Ringelmann's research in the 1880s demonstrate?

• A) People exert less effort in simple group tasks than they would if working alone.
• B) The presence of other people improves performance on simple group tasks.
• C) Groups tend to make more extreme decisions than individuals.
• D) Individual performance is impaired by the distraction of an audience.

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Definitions:

Transactions Identified

The process of recognizing and documenting specific financial events in the appropriate accounting period.

Accounts Used

Refers to specific accounts in the general ledger that are impacted by transactions and financial events of a business.

Recording Revenue

The process of documenting the income a company generates from its business activities, typically recognized when goods or services are delivered.

Increase in Assets

An upward adjustment or growth in the value of resources controlled by a company that are expected to bring future economic benefits.