A Collection of People with Complementary Skills Who Regularly Interact

question 61

Multiple Choice

A collection of people with complementary skills who regularly interact to pursue common goals is called a(n) __________.

• A) formal group
• B) informal group
• C) team
• D) committee

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Definitions:

Contrast Law

A principle in psychology that states the perceived intensity of a stimulus can change relative to the intensity of a preceding or surrounding stimulus.

Mowrer's Two-Factor Theory

A theory proposing that avoidance learning involves both classical conditioning of fear and operant conditioning of the avoidance response.

Avoidance Conditioning

A learning process in operant conditioning wherein an individual learns a behavior to avoid an undesired stimulus or outcome.

Aversive Event

An unfavorable or unpleasant event or stimulus that an organism seeks to avoid or escape.