In an Experiment by Sorrentino and Boutillier, the Number of Comments

question 34

Multiple Choice

In an experiment by Sorrentino and Boutillier, the number of comments and the quality of the comments given by a confederate in a group discussion were varied. Which of the following was found?

• A) Only the number of comments made by the confederate predicted perceived leadership effectiveness.
• B) Only the quality of the comments made by the confederate predicted perceived leadership effectiveness.
• C) Both the number and the quality of comments made by the confederate predicted perceived leadership effectiveness.
• D) Neither the number or the quality of the comments predicted perceived leadership effectiveness.

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Definitions:

Tacit Knowledge

Knowledge that is personal, context-specific, and hard to formalize or communicate, often learned through experience.

Practicing the Task

The act of repetitively performing or rehearsing a task to gain proficiency.

Correct Equipment

Appropriate or suitable tools, devices, or instruments required for a specific task or operation to be performed efficiently.

Johari Window

A model that describes the relationship between self-disclosure and self-awareness, used to improve understanding between individuals within a group.