According to Work by Nemeth (1986), Minority Viewpoints

question 61

Multiple Choice

According to work by Nemeth (1986) , minority viewpoints

• A) can dramatically impair the functioning of a group.
• B) are valuable because they can improve the quality of the group's decision making.
• C) are likely to make members of the majority more close-minded and defensive.
• D) can only effectively produce a change in the majority if supported by normative pressures.

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Definitions:

Commerce Clause

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