One of the most fundamental aspects of group decision making is the ability to discuss issues and learn from each other's perspectives. The study reviewed in the Science Feature of Chapter 10 investigated factors that increase group discussion and made several important findings. Which of the following statement(s) best reflect(s) the result of this study?
A)When group members share the perception that the group wanted to improve and learn, important issues were more likely to be discussed
B)When holders of a minority or dissenting opinion were confident and expressed their opinions, group discussion increased
C)When the group leader avoided stating his or her position prior to a group decision group discussion increased
D)Both A & B

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The study found that both factors mentioned in options A and B, namely, the perception that the group wanted to improve and learn and confident expression of dissenting opinions, increased group discussion. Option C was not mentioned as a factor in the study.

One of the Most Fundamental Aspects of Group Decision Making