You and I Are in a Group Together

question 61

Multiple Choice

You and I are in a group together. I present an idea. Which of the following statements is mostly likely to provoke an instrumental/task-oriented conflict?

• A) "Well, that's another stupid one from you."
• B) "I'm not sure that's the direction we need to go with this problem."
• C) "We're not going to deal with that issue today."
• D) "The last time we tried one of your ideas, we tanked."

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Response

an automatic, natural reaction to a stimulus that occurs without prior learning or conditioning.

Distinctiveness

The quality of being unique or different in a manner that makes someone or something stand out from others.

Consensus

A general agreement or unified opinion among a group of people, often achieved through discussion and collaboration.

Consistency

The quality of always acting or behaving in the same way, leading to predictable and reliable outcomes or performances.