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Four psychology students working on a group project together are trying to figure out how they should avoid groupthink when making decisions about their project. Which of these ideas would be the LEAST helpful?
 
  a. bonding by going to see a movie together before starting the project
  b. assigning each group member to be responsible for a different chapter in their textbook so that they cover all the details
  c. having a student who is not in their group review the project
  d. designating a leader to oversee the project, one who is nondirective and encourages people to give honest feedback

Question 2

On his way back from class, Sanjeev encounters an angry mob ready to storm the dining hall to demand better food. Sanjeev likes the food as it is and wants to stop the mob. What would be the most effective solution?
 
  a. increasing group cohesiveness by inviting the entire mob to his house for tea
  b. passing out blue shirts for everyone to wear
  c. reducing process loss in the group by making sure that its most expert members have the most influence
  d. finding a friend in the group, calling out her name, and talking to her loudly in front of everyone



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D




clmills979

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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