2's company but 3's a crowd when it comes to communicating intuitively

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ANI Tags : Cognitive Psychology, University of Leicester’s School of Psychology and Department of Economics Posted: Fri Oct 29 2010, 13:17 hrs London: A new study has found that two people can learn to co-operate with each other intuitively, without communication or any conscious intention to co- Latest News Today's Paper Edits & Columns operate. PM? Let Rahul learn the ropes as CM firs... However, the process breaks down in the group of 2's company, 3's crowd three or more, says the research. After Headley mess-up, US to share revie...

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http://www.indianexpress.com/news/2s-company-but-3s-a-crowd-when-it-comes-to-communicating-intuitively/704364/[01/11/2010 13:44:50] 2's company but 3's a crowd when it comes to communicating intuitively

of two but not in three-person and larger groups. “In the game of life, while two people may ''develop an understanding'' or work intuitively together – this scenario is easily distorted once a third person becomes involved. Without effective planning and ground rules, even the best of working relationships between two people can become undone once a third is involved,” said Professor Andrew Coleman. "Married couples or pairs of business partners may be able to rely on this type of intuitive cooperation, to an extent, but larger groups need explicit communication and planning. Mechanisms need to be put in place to facilitate it. Intuitive cooperation is really a case of two's company, but three's a crowd," he concluded. ... contd.

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