Functional theory makes which of the following assumptions?
A) The members of a decision-making or problem-solving group are motivated to make an appropriate choice.
B) The choice confronting the group is obvious.
C) The collective resources of the group in respect to the particular task exceed those of individual members.
D) All of the above.
E) A and C only.

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The functional theory assumes that the members of a group are motivated to make an appropriate choice (A) and that the collective resources of the group exceed those of individual members (C). However, it does not assume that the choice confronting the group is obvious (B). Therefore, the best choice is E, which includes assumptions A and C.

Functional Theory Makes Which of the Following Assumptions