Why Do Scientists Perform Better When Their Collaborators Span a Wide

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Multiple Choice

Why do scientists perform better when their collaborators span a wide range of scientific disciplines (Pelz,1956) ?

• A) social facilitation effects are reversed for members of the scientific community
• B) each member of a scientific team typically must perform his or her job well in order for the group to succeed
• C) their jobs require innovation and creativity
• D) communication among members is vital

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Definitions:

Arterioles

Small branches of arteries that lead into the capillaries and regulate blood flow and pressure through the constriction and dilation of their walls.

Venules

Small veins that allow blood to return from the capillary beds to the larger blood veins.

Tricuspid Valve

A valve in the heart that lies between the right atrium and the right ventricle, preventing backflow of blood when the heart contracts.

Right Atrium

The right upper chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the body and pumps it into the right ventricle.