Compared to Tuckman and Jensen's (1977) Stages of Group Development

question 53

Multiple Choice

Compared to Tuckman and Jensen's (1977) stages of group development, Gersick (1988) suggests that

• A) groups develop gradually through a series of stages.
• B) groups adopt problem-solving strategies relatively quickly in their development.
• C) groups progress through the first stage of development rather quickly, but relatively slowly through the latter stages.
• D) there is little variability between groups in the course of development.

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Definitions:

Belief Perseverance

The psychological phenomenon where individuals maintain their beliefs despite new evidence or facts that directly contradict them.

Confirmation Bias

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Celebrations

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Subjective Utility

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