PSYC 215 Study Guide - Fall 2018, Comprehensive Midterm Notes - Titus, The Need, Stereotype
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Results: noise produced by each of them decreased as the size of the group increased. Group is motivated to search for the answer that is best for the entire group. Allocate parts of the task to different members. Process loss: when groups do not identify the most compact members for particular problem. Process loss: when one member dominates the discussion causing others to tune out. Process loss: when groups focus on information they share in common and ignore informationthat is unique to certain members. Excessive focus on shared information and failure of pool unique knowledge. When maintaining group cohesiveness and solidarity is more important than consideringfacts in a realistic way. Clear norms about what is expected from group members. Low confidence that group can solve the problem. Integrative complexity: ability to recognize more than one perspective on an issue and to be ableto integrate these different perspectives. We care deeply about what others think of us.
