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The Joint Effort

Motz, N. (2025) The Joint Effort.

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Abstract:This study examined the interplay between extraversion, need for cognitive closure (NCC), and transactional communication (TC) within a collaborative learning environment. The research aimed to determine (a) whether individuals with higher extraversion engage in more transactional communication, (b) whether extraverted individuals exhibit higher levels of NCC, and (c) the extent to which NCC influences transactional communication behaviours. A mixed-methods design was employed, integrating quantitative measures with behavioural observations during a structured problem-solving task using the board game Scotland Yard. Sixteen participants completed the extraversion subscale of the OCEAN survey (Appendix I), and their collaborative interactions were recorded and coded to derive composite scores for TC and for NCC, differentiating between facets reflecting high and low need for closure. Independent t–tests revealed no significant differences between highly extraverted and moderately extraverted participants in terms of transactional communication or NCC levels. However, Pearson correlational analysis indicated that while NCC (high) was not significantly associated with TC, NCC (low) showed a strong positive relationship with TC, r(12) = .74, p < .01. These findings suggest that cognitive flexibility, indexed by lower need for closure, may play a more critical role in facilitating effective transactional communication during collaborative tasks than extraversion alone. Implications for collaborative learning practices and recommendations for future research are discussed.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:77 psychology
Programme:Psychology BSc (56604)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/105304
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