In Comparing the Results of Individual and Group Performance on a Rope-Pulling

question 131

Multiple Choice

In comparing the results of individual and group performance on a rope-pulling task,Ringelmann concluded that:

• A)the larger the group,the greater the individual productivity.
• B)group size is not a determinant of individual productivity.
• C)increases in group size are inversely related to individual performance.
• D)total productivity tends to decline in large groups.

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Definitions:

Long-lived Species

Organisms that have a lifespan significantly longer than most other species within their ecological niche or environment.

Economies

Systems of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services within a certain geographical area or globally.

Societies

Groups of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social grouping sharing the same geographical or virtual territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.

K-selected Species

Species characterized by long gestation periods, few offspring, and substantial parental care, typically adapting to stable environments where competition is high.