The Effects of Perspective-Taking and Egocentrism on Problem Solving in Heterogeneous and Homogeneous Groups

Reducing Threat in Cooperative Learning: The Role of Decentering

“…Being instructed to take the other's perspective (understanding the other's reasoning, integrating the other's information) has been shown to enhance cooperation and reciprocal influence and lead to better problem solving (Falk & Johnson, 1977;Johnson, 1977). One way to urge people to consider other task partners' perspectives is to make them realize that taking several points of view into account gives them an objectively more accurate view of reality (Butera, Huguet, Mugny & Pérez, 1994;Huguet, Mugny & Perez, 1991-1992.…”

Conceptualizing Multicultural Perspective Taking Skills

“…Communicating interest in the other and creating a psychologically safe environment for disclosure increases the likelihood of acquiring meaningful information regarding another's perspective (Falk & Johnson, 1977;Johnson, 1971). This is an example of the intricate relationships among personal and interpersonal competencies with the extraction competencies.…”

Conceptualizing Multicultural Perspective Taking Skills

“…Role reversal skills increase the quality and quantity of accurate information available to leaders about the other and enable the leader to provide the other with accurate information. A leader using direct questioning would simply direct questions to the other regarding the processes and feelings (Falk & Johnson, 1977). Another social perspective taking behavior is self-disclosure, which aids the other to develop an accurate understanding of the leader.…”