Meta-Analysis Refers to

question 8

Multiple Choice

Meta-analysis refers to

• A) a procedure for statistically combining the results of many different studies.
• B) the use of a variety of therapeutic techniques in the treatment of a single client.
• C) counseling and treatment of troubled individuals by friends, family, and other nonprofessionals.
• D) the technique of simply rephrasing much of what a client says during the course of therapy.

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Definitions:

Concurrence

Agreement in opinion or outcome among individuals or groups.

Groupthink

is a psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Vroom's Normative Model

A psychological theory that describes the ways leaders can decide to engage their team in decision-making processes, based on the situation's complexity and the importance of team agreement.

Shared Information Bias

A tendency in group discussions to focus on information that all members already know, neglecting unique and potentially important information.