Scientist Smith Believes That Groups Should Be Studied as Groups

question 34

Multiple Choice

Scientist Smith believes that groups should be studied as groups, and that it is not possible to learn about groups only by studying individuals. Scientist Jones believes that groups are made up of individuals, and therefore it is essential to study individuals. Smith and Jones differ in terms of their preferred

• A) empirical philosophy.
• B) group decision scheme.
• C) level of analysis.
• D) group mind.

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