In an Experiment on Creative Problem Solving in Groups, Some

question 18

Multiple Choice

In an experiment on creative problem solving in groups, some groups of participants are told to produce the best solutions, while other groups are told to produce ideas without regard to their merit (i.e., to brainstorm) . The independent variable in this study is

• A)the different levels of creativity
• B)a task variable
• C)an instructional variable
• D)how quickly the solutions will be produced for the two groups

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Definitions:

Assumption Of Risk

A traditional defense to negligence liability based on the argument that the plaintiff voluntarily exposed himself to a known danger created by the defendant’s negligence.

Comparative Fault

Often used synonymously with comparative negligence. But also sometimes used to refer to a defense that operates like comparative negligence but considers the plaintiff’s and the defendant’s overall fault rather than either’s negligence alone.

Fault

A defect, mistake, or error in a system or character that often leads to malfunction or adverse outcomes.

Legal Theory Of Negligence

A legal doctrine that makes a person or entity liable for harm caused by failing to act as a reasonably prudent person would under the same circumstances.