Recent Research on Group Versus Individual Decisions Suggests That

question 96

Multiple Choice

Recent research on group versus individual decisions suggests that:

• A) individuals will outperform groups on judgement tasks.
• B) individuals outperform groups in all conditions.
• C) groups outperform individuals in tasks that have a correct solution.
• D) groups outperform individuals when the group members have worked together for longer periods of time.

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Definitions:

Thrifty Gene

A hypothesis suggesting that certain genes make individuals more efficient at food intake and storage, historically advantageous during periods of food scarcity but potentially leading to obesity in societies with abundant food.

Predisposed

Having a tendency or inclination to a specific behavior, action, or disease, often due to genetic or environmental factors.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat that presents a risk to health.

Set Point

The theory proposing that individuals have a genetically determined range of weight and temperature that their body regulates and maintains.