What Is the Role of the Devil's Advocate

question 74

Multiple Choice

What is the role of the devil's advocate?

• A)to interject conflict into the team in order to gain dominance
• B)to prevent the team from being too positive
• C)to encourage different perspectives and challenge assumptions
• D)to guide the team to the correct answer or solution to a problem

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Definitions:

Behaviourism

A theory of learning which states that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning, emphasizing the importance of environmental factors.

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Behavioural Adaptation

Adjustments in behavior in response to environmental or situational changes, aiming at improving an individual’s ability to survive or succeed.