The Authors Insist That One Important Effect of Mentor Relationships

question 7

Multiple Choice

The authors insist that one important effect of mentor relationships is

• A)instilling a greater sense of egalitarianism among teachers.
• B)energizing greater congeniality in teacher discourse.
• C)creating a competitive environment among new teachers.
• D)instilling a habit of collegiality among teachers.

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Definitions:

Forming

The initial stage in group development where members meet and start to understand the group’s purpose.

Group Development

The process through which a group progresses through stages of formation, conflict, norming, performing, and adjournment.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Group Synergy

The phenomenon in which the collective output, results, or performance of a group is greater than the sum of the individual efforts.