Asked by Katelyn Goodridge on May 29, 2024

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Each of the following are effective interventions to defeat the common information effect,EXCEPT:

A) leaders asking questions and repeat unshared/shared information.
B) prediscussion polling.
C) approach the task as a problem to be solved,rather than a judgment to be made.
D) build trust and familiarity among team members.

Prediscussion Polling

A technique where individuals in a group provide their opinions or vote on a matter before group discussion begins, which can influence the direction and dynamics of the discussion.

Common Information Effect

This refers to the tendency for group members to spend more time and energy discussing information that all members are already familiar with, rather than focusing on unique information held by individual members.

Build Trust

Developing reliable, truth-based relationships between individuals or groups through consistent actions, communications, and demonstrated integrity.

  • Understand the obstacles and resolutions pertaining to the prevalent information effect within team environments.
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Shilvi PatelMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
"Prediscussion polling" is not an effective intervention to defeat the common information effect. This is because prediscussion polling can reinforce the known information that may already be biased, leading to an amplification of the common information effect. The other options listed (A, C, and D) are all effective interventions to defeat the common information effect.