Asked by Rachel Hardy on Sep 29, 2024

Which statement does not belong with the others?

A) Group members refute or deny negative feedback about their groups.
B) Members blame their groups' failures on external causes,not internal causes.
C) Group members quit the group and join one that is more successful.
D) Group members compare the group positively to other,lower-status,groups.
E) Group members attribute their groups' successes to factors within the group.

External Causes

Factors or circumstances outside the control or influence of an individual that contribute to a particular outcome or situation.

Internal Causes

Causes that originate within an individual, such as personal beliefs, emotions, or motives.

Refute

To prove a statement, theory, or argument to be wrong or false.

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