Week 14 Post 3: Group vs. Individual

3). Pick one other concept in the book that you feel needs further discussion?

Another concept I found interesting was individual versus group decision making and factors that relate to group productivity. Working in a large company I feel that there are definitely times where individual work is more beneficial and there are times where group projects are more efficient. My company rewards people for being individuals and for leading teams of people but I think sometimes it is harder for them to identify when group work is better. Our text offers good tips such as using groups when there is adequate time for group members to meet. Another good time is when the decision is complex.

Week 14 Post 2: Attraction Filter

2). What concept/s in this class have you found most interesting? What was it about that concept/s that you found interesting?

One concept I found interesting was Ducks Attraction filter. The filter is made up of cues that can eliminate partners as the relationships grow. There is the sociological or incidental cue where proximity or frequency of interaction can either turn the partner on or off. Then there is the preinteration cue, the interaction cue, and the cognitive cue. I like how it also reinforces the idea that a first impression is very important. I think it is really important people we are a very judgmental society where the first time you meet someone could very well be the last because we are all so busy we have to have such a good impression the first time to make time to meet again.

Week 14 Post 1: Ethnography

1). (Regarding Chapter 13) Which of the research methods listed in Table 13.3 seem the most interesting? Assume you want to study some aspect of deception. Frame a research question. Which method would you choose to answer the question. Why?

I always thought ethnography was a really fascinating way to research something. It sounds so hard to immerse yourself in a culture so different form your own, but I think it also stands to be one of the best ways to learn. For example, if you want to learn a new language it is often best to go to the country where the language is spoken. Ethnography is the same way. To study deception, I would pose the following research question: Do gang members hold themselves and each other to a personal set of values that would be put off by deception in their group. Do research this, you could immerse yourself in a gang culture and process interviews.