Köhler effect

an increase in motivation that sometimes occurs among individuals working in groups on conjunctive tasks that require persistence but little coordination of effort. The effect is likely due to the increased effort expended by the less capable group members. Compare compensation effect. [first observed in 1926 by German researcher Otto Köhler]

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September 1st 2024

allocation rule

see classification rule.