Problem: Research shows that more diverse teams reported lower levels of satisfaction, trust, and cooperation. Why do you think this is true? We often prefer to work independently of others, which makes working in any group less satisfying. We often prefer to work with people who are like us, which can make working in diverse groups less satisfying. Diverse groups tend to have higher levels of tension and conflict, which can make working in diverse groups less satisfying. We often prefer to work on projects that fulfill us personally, which makes working in diverse groups with varying ideas less satisfying.