Researchers developed a study where an experimental group of six people were assigned to work together on developing creative solutions to an unsolvable problem. The control group consisted of a group of six people who were instructed to work independently, and then pool their individual efforts at the end of the allotted time. This type of study would also be considered:
A) a group process model
B) a round robin design
C) a nominal group design
D) a generations design

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The study described is a nominal group design, which involves individuals working independently to generate ideas, followed by a group discussion to pool and evaluate the ideas. This design is often used to study decision-making processes and idea generation in groups. The other options listed do not accurately describe the study design described.

Researchers Developed a Study Where an Experimental Group of Six