The problem-solving behavior of groups was examined using the Lorge-Solomon pooling models. The Doodlebug problem was used to explore the analytic and synthesizing phases of problem solving by individuals, groups of 2, and groups of 3. Only the performance of groups of 3 differed from the performance of individuals. The Lorge-Solomon model B overpredicted the performance of both groups of 2 and groups of 3. The Lorge-Solomon model A overpredicted the analyzing, synthesizing, and solving performance of groups of 2 indicating interference but accurately predicted the analyzing and solving performance of groups of 3.
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