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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > group decision making > hidden profile task
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > judgment and decision making > group decision making > hidden profile task
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hidden profile task  

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  • A hidden profile task is a method of distributing information among members of a decision-making group, leaving the optimal decision alternative hidden from members unless they thoroughly pool their unique knowledge. This task is an important tool in understanding when and why groups make decisions that fall short of their potential. [Source: Encyclopedia of Group Processes & Intergroup Relations; Hidden Profile Task]

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