In the History of the World, the Following Groups Gained

question 13

Multiple Choice

In the history of the world, the following groups gained preeminence through their trade activities:

• A) Politicians, legislators, and parliamentarians
• B) Etruscan, Phoenicians and Egyptians
• C) Pilots, boat captains, and pony express riders
• D) Educators, doctors, and lawyers

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Definitions:

Team Mental Model

Shared understandings or beliefs held by team members regarding how they should work together and what expectations they have of each other.

Transactive Memory

A mechanism through which groups collectively encode, store, and retrieve knowledge.

Synergy

The creation of a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts, often resulting from effective teamwork and collaboration.

Moreland's Studies

Research conducted by psychologist Richard Moreland, often focusing on group dynamics and how familiarity impacts group cohesion and attractiveness.