Managing Contractor Performance on a Project Is Not as Important

question 62

True/False

Managing contractor performance on a project is not as important to the overall project outcomes as the work performed by the project team.

Recognize the impact of group dynamics on individual behavior, including social loafing, bystander effect, and group polarization.

Identify the key studies and experiments within social psychology that illustrate concepts of conformity, obedience, and group influence (e.g., Asch, Milgram).

Distinguish between informational and normative influences in social conformity.

Describe the psychological effects of conformity and obedience on individuals, such as stress or cognitive dissonance.

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Definitions:

Rapid Alternating Movements

A neurological test assessing motor coordination by asking the individual to quickly alternate between different movements, such as turning the hands over and back again.

Lesion

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Parkinson Disease

A degenerative neurological disorder marked by tremors, muscle stiffness, slow movement, and impaired balance.

Hyperthyroidism

A condition where the thyroid gland is overactive, producing excessive amounts of thyroid hormones.