According to Hirokawa and Gouran, Most Comments from Group Members

question 25

Multiple Choice

According to Hirokawa and Gouran, most comments from group members:

• A) focus on analyzing the central problem.
• B) focus on goals and solutions.
• C) disrupt rather than promote progress toward the goal.
• D) overestimate the difficulties in decision making.

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Definitions:

Type A Behavior Pattern

Personality traits characterized by competitiveness, achievement orientation, aggressiveness, hostility, restlessness, impatience with others, and an inability to relax.

Extra Hours

Additional time spent working beyond the standard or scheduled work time.

Physically Ill

Experiencing sickness or disease affecting the body, as opposed to mental or emotional health.

Downward Comparisons

Comparing oneself with another person who is seen as less competent or in a worse situation, which tends to protect a person’s high self-esteem.