TY - BOOK AU - Larson, James R. TI - In search of synergy in small group performance SN - 9780805859430 (hardcover : alk. paper) U1 - 302.34 PY - 2010/// CY - New York PB - Psychology Press KW - Small groups KW - Psychological aspects KW - Group decision making KW - Social groups N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction : mapping the territory -- Tasks : what groups do -- Idea generation : creative thinking in groups -- Problem solving : performing tasks with correct solutions -- Judgment calls : performing tasks with hard-to- demonstrate correct answers -- Decision making : selecting from among discrete choice alternatives -- Learning and memory : acquiring, retaining, and retrieving knowledge in groups -- Motivation : energizing and directing behavior in groups -- Group composition : the impact of diversity within groups -- Conclusion : prospects for the future in the search for synergy ER -