Suppose That You Are Leading a Group Project

question 190

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you are leading a group project. Research suggests that, in order for your group to be as effective as possible, you should ____.

• A) give people complete confidence in the group by telling them never to criticize any ideas that are raised in group discussions
• B) require group members to brainstorm all ideas collaboratively as a team, rather than to think up ideas independently
• C) have different people "specialize" in different tasks or content areas
• D) encourage in the group a sense of being on the moral high ground

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A method of pairing in learning where two stimuli are habitually associated; over time, the response originally from the second stimulus comes to be from the first stimulus alone.

Reinforcement

A principle in behavior theory in which a behavior is strengthened or made more likely to occur in the future by consequences that follow it.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing capability through its association with a primary reinforcer, such as money or praise.

Disequilibrium Principle

A concept in learning and education suggesting that learning occurs when an individual encounters cognitive conflict or disequilibrium, prompting adaptation and new learning to restore balance.