In a Study of Group Dynamics, Participants Were Placed in Groups

question 34

Multiple Choice

In a study of group dynamics, participants were placed in groups consisting of either three or ten people. During the study, group members worked together trying to solve a puzzle. After completing the task, participants reported how satisfied they were with the other members of their group. __________ is the independent variable in this study.

• A) Group dynamics
• B) The puzzle
• C) Group size
• D) Satisfaction

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