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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