In a Group Discussion About the Benefits of a Particular

question 108

Multiple Choice

In a group discussion about the benefits of a particular diet,Christine suggests that they invite a couple of nutrition experts to critique their plan.Application of Christine's suggestion most likely will prevent

• A) groupthink.
• B) deindividuation.
• C) social loafing.
• D) social facilitation.

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Definitions:

Entity Theorists

Individuals who believe that personal qualities such as intelligence and talent are fixed and unchangeable.

Incremental Theorists

Individuals who believe that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work, emphasizing growth and learning.

Fundamental Attribution Error

A bias in social psychology where individuals overestimate the role of dispositional factors and underestimate situational factors in explaining other people's behavior.

Dispositional Explanations

An approach to explaining behavior by attributing it to internal traits or personality factors of the individual.