This study examined differences in the performance of individuals and groups on a task of text memorization and reproduction in a virtual environment. Fifty college students were - assigned to one of two experimental conditions: group (n= 26) and individual (n= 24). The instruments applied were: teamwork beliefs and conflict perception, self and hetero-attribution of affective states and problem-solving strategies. Group performance was better than individual performance. Participants in the individual condition reported greater use of problem-solving strategies than those in the group condition There were no differences between individuals and groups concerning teamwork beliefs and conflict perception as well as attribution of affective states.
team performance; virtual teams; problem-solving; experimental study
