[pattusk]

> a new study by Yale psychologists found a surprising group of people are particularly good at accurately assessing truths about humans’ “social nature”

I am not a social psychologist (whatever authority that title may grant one), but I wonder about how one goes from a few conclusion that may hold true under certain conditions to "truth about human nature".

For instance, "Do people work harder in groups or as individuals? "

I could see peer pressure being a motivating factor to work harder as a group. Among highly accomplished and productive peers a new group member might strive to prove themselves by over contributing to the group. I would also expect cultural factors and (im)proper management to play a role.

[Arnt]

"Do people work harder in groups or as individuals?" is not a yes/no question. It's a question they study, but they're not looking for a simple answer.

[pattusk]

That is my point, it's a complex question with multiple possible answers. But the test the study is based on reduces it to a binary problem.

[Arnt]

After glancing through the study I don't see where it does that?