Group Intelligence: Why Some Groups Are Better than Others.

Williams, Wendy M.; Sternberg, Robert J.

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ERIC Number: EJ388098

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1988

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Group Intelligence: Why Some Groups Are Better than Others.

Williams, Wendy M.; Sternberg, Robert J.

Intelligence, v12 n4 p351-77 Oct-Dec 1988

Relationships between cognitive and social-cognitive characteristics of group members and group performance were assessed, using 96 adults. A method for conceptualizing and modeling group performance is presented. People working in newly formed small groups on written problems emphasizing divergent/creative solutions generally produce higher-quality products than do those working alone. (SLD)

Descriptors: Adults, Cognitive Ability, Comparative Analysis, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Group Experience, Intelligence, Intelligence Differences, Interpersonal Communication, Organizations (Groups), Psychological Characteristics, Social Psychology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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