Which of the Following Statements Concerning Group Cohesiveness Is FALSE

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning group cohesiveness is FALSE?

• A)Smaller groups generally have a more difficult time becoming and staying cohesive.
• B)Groups that are tough to get into should be more attractive than those that are easy to join.
• C)A group becomes more attractive to its members when it has successfully accomplished some important goal.
• D)Under extreme threat or loss of a contest, group cohesiveness is likely to suffer.
• E)Voluntary turnover from highly cohesive groups should be low.

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