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:

Dominance Hierarchies

Social structures in animal societies where individuals are ranked based on behavior, strength, or some other criteria, affecting access to resources or mates.

Primate Societies

The complex social structures and behaviors observed in primates, including humans, monkeys, and apes.

Territoriality

A behavioral pattern in animals where an area is regularly patrolled and defended against intruders, often associated with claiming resources.

Aggregations

Collections or clusters of items, individuals, or particles that come together but are not strictly bound to each other.