Final Answer:
Schachter's classic study on reactions to deviants in groups supports option E: Cohesive groups respond most negatively to deviants when the task is relevant to the group's purpose.
Step-by-step explanation:
In Schachter's research, cohesive groups displayed heightened negativity towards deviant individuals when the task directly related to the group's goals or purpose. This aligns with the concept of group cohesion intensifying reactions to those whose perspectives or actions challenge the collective objectives. The study didn't emphasize the acceptance of deviant ideas for effective group performance, the uniformity of a curvilinear effect across situations, reduced effort in group settings compared to individual work, or the likability of deviants who change their minds.
Schachter's findings highlighted that cohesive groups are particularly sensitive to deviations that impact their shared objectives, leading to increased negativity or rejection of deviant perspectives, especially when those perspectives are relevant to the group's purpose.
Correct Answer: Option E
Complete question:
Schachter's classic study reactions to deviants in groups supports which statement below?
- A. The key to effective group performance is accepting the ideas of the deviant
- B. A curvilinear effect is one that holds across situations
- C. People tend to exert less effort in groups than they do when working as individuals
- D. Deviants who change their mind (and agree eventually with others) are better liked than those who just agree
- E. Cohesive groups respond most negatively to deviants when the task is relevant to the groups purpose.