Which of the Following Helps One in Achieving Consensus

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which of the following helps one in achieving consensus?

• A) Every member in the team is kept involved in the decision process.
• B) Two or three people dominate and lead the team into making a decision.
• C) The leader, manager, or some other authority figure makes decisions for the team.
• D) One idea after another is suggested without any discussion taking place.
• E) A suggestion is provided and then the team is forced into quick agreement.

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Definitions:

Lateral Inhibition

A process in the nervous system where an excited neuron reduces the activity of its neighbors, sharpening sensory perception.

Brightness Contrast

The difference in light intensity between two adjacent areas, making one appear brighter than the other.

Mach Bands

An optical illusion where the contrast at the edges of adjacent light and dark areas appears exaggerated.

Contrast Effects

A phenomenon in psychology where the evaluation of something is influenced by comparisons with recently encountered contrasting objects or people.