The Intensification of an Initial Tendency of Individual Group Members

question 284

Multiple Choice

The intensification of an initial tendency of individual group members that is caused by discussion within the group is called

• A) groupthink.
• B) group polarization.
• C) social loafing.
• D) group facilitation.

Understand the concept of object permanence and its development in infancy.

Recognize different temperaments in children and their implications for adjustment and behavior.

Understand how basal metabolic rate (BMR) varies in children and the factors influencing it.

Recognize the importance of play in a child's development including types of play and its functionalities.

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Definitions:

Displacement

In psychology, transferring an emotional response from the original source of stress to a safer or more convenient target.

One-Way Communication

A form of communication where information is transmitted from the sender to the receiver without expecting or receiving any response or feedback.

Distorted

Altered or misrepresented in a way that deviates from the true or correct original form, often leading to misinterpretation.

Assimilation

The process by which individuals or groups of differing cultural background are absorbed into the dominant culture of a society.