Which of the following explains a benefit of students engaged in learning as a group?a.Groups dismiss the opinion of all members and allow the majority to take decisions.b.Groups can allow members to be respectful of others while attaining goals.c.Groups create work that will include only the views of the group leader.d.Groups allow conflict among members and individual differences to increase.Clear my choice

In terms of MESS, which of the following reasons highlight why the teacher or coach should group participant in a purposeful manner (i.e., rather than allowing individuals to pick their own teams or pairs)? (select all that apply)Group of answer choicesTo avoid anyone being left out in the selection process (which can happen if you allow individuals to pick their own groups).Enhance connectedness.To help improve tolerance.Improve technical skills (as the less skilled performers benefit from working with others of a higher ability).To allow to mixed groupings (as it is human nature to gravitate to what we know, this includes people and people who are like us be it based on sex, culture, interests, ability and so on).

What was a primary rationale for placing students in ability groups? a. Students of similar ability exhibit fewer behavior problems. b. Students of similar ability are easier to teach. c. Mental ability and achievement tests were newly invented. d. Immigrant children scored poorly on standardized tests.

Which of the following is a primary benefit of group cohesiveness?Increased diversity of opinionsEnhanced communicationReduced need for leadershipDecreased commitment to group goals

Some people join interest groups for the feeling of shared commitment and purpose. This is consistent with which of the following terms?Group of answer choicesmaterial benefitssolidary benefitsexpressive benefitsall of the above

14.How does groupthink affect decision-making related to innovation?  A. It promotes diversity of thought  B. It encourages dissenting opinions  C. It discourages critical evaluation of alternative viewpoints  D. It fosters a culture of innovation