Which of the Following Statements Is Most Likely to Be

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most likely to be true regarding the performing stage?

• A)The performing stage is characterized by a great deal of uncertainty about the group's purpose, structure, and leadership.
• B)During the performing stage, there is conflict over who will control the group.
• C)The performing stage involves members trying out different behaviors in order to understand which behaviors the group considers acceptable.
• D)For permanent work groups, performing is the last stage in development.
• E)During the performing stage, members accept the existence of the group but resist the constraints it imposes on individuality.

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Definitions:

Target Response

In behaviorism, it refers to a desired behavior or outcome that is sought in a conditioning process.

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when removed after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Primary Reinforcer

Any reinforcer that is naturally reinforcing by meeting a basic biological need, such as hunger, thirst, or touch.

Fixed-Ratio Schedule

A fixed-ratio schedule is a type of operant conditioning reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.