Estelle Is in a Study Group

question 34

Multiple Choice

Estelle is in a study group. The group has six members. They are all biology majors and have had many classes together. Everyone in her study group wants to make a good grade on their project. Anton wants to make the main decision about the topic, but Denise then says she does too. There is quite a bit of personal animosity between the two, which makes Estelle and the other group members a little reluctant to air their own opinions. They know that each of the group members have different preferences for communicating their ideas, so they often discuss ideas on an Internet message board as well as in class. Which part of this description indicates a way to make the most of diversity?

• A) There is quite a bit of personal animosity between the two, which makes Estelle and the other group members a little reluctant to air their own opinions.
• B) They are all biology majors and have had many classes together.
• C) Everyone in her study group wants to make a good grade on their project.
• D) They know that each of the group members have different preferences for communicating their ideas, so they often discuss ideas on an Internet message board as well as in class.

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