You Are Asked to "Name All the Uses You Can

question 198

Multiple Choice

You are asked to "name all the uses you can think of for a brick," writing each one on a card. If you are working by yourself you will probably come up with far more responses than if you are working as part of a group. This is most clearly an example of what psychologists call

• A) diffusion of responsibility.
• B) conformity.
• C) group polarization.
• D) social loafing.

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Definitions:

Positive Affect

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Cooperative Working Arrangements

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Sociotechnical Systems

An approach to complex organizational work design that recognizes the interaction between people and technology in workplaces.

Self-managed Work Groups

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