When people work in groups, they often feel pressure to conform or "go along with the crowd.". Which of the following strategies can help groups avoid this type of pressure?

a. Bring in an expert or resource from outside the group to help explain complex or emotionallycharged ideas or arguments

b. Set time limits for speaking, or require that ideas be submitted in writing.
c. Rotate group tasks, roles, and assignments.
d. Divide gathered information among group members and ask individuals to study and thenpresent a portion of the information to the group.

c. To avoid pressures to conform, rotate group tasks, roles, and assignments to
prevent some individuals from taking over and others being silenced.

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When rehearsing for a speech with presentation aids __________.

A. focus on getting your speech perfect and the presentation aids will take care of themselves B. during practice, work on transitions between speaking content and using presentation aids C. rehearsal with presentation aids allows a speaker to check the aids for accuracy and effectiveness D. during practice, work on transitions between speaking content and using presentation aids and rehearsal with presentation aids allows a speaker to check the aids for accuracy and effectiveness are both true E. none of these choices

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