Elliot Aronson's Jigsaw Technique Involved Having Elementary School Children

question 13

Multiple Choice

Elliot Aronson's jigsaw technique involved having elementary school children

• A)study in small,racially mixed teams and then compete with other teams in a class tournament.
• B)form academically and racially diverse groups,with each member of a group becoming an expert in one area.
• C)role-play as members of another race for two-week periods.
• D)take turns telling each other about their family backgrounds in small-group discussions.

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Definitions:

Bad Apples Effect

Refers to the impact that individuals who exhibit undesirable behaviors can have on their peers or the overall environment, often resulting in a negative group dynamic or culture.

Diversity

The existence of variations of different characteristics in a group of people, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and socioeconomic status.

Illusion of Invulnerability

A cognitive bias that leads individuals or groups to underestimate the likelihood of experiencing negative events.

Illusion of Unanimity

A phenomenon occurring in group decision-making processes where a false agreement is perceived, due to members withholding their dissenting views.