In the Stages of Group Development, the Correct Sequence of Stages

question 18

Multiple Choice

In the stages of group development, the correct sequence of stages is

• A) Group formation, group cohesion, task orientation, intragroup conflict, and termination.
• B) Group formation, task orientation, intragroup conflict, group cohesion, and termination.
• C) Group formation, intragroup conflict, group cohesion, task orientation, and termination.
• D) Group formation, task orientation, group cohesion, intragroup conflict, and termination.

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Definitions:

Secondary Appraisal

A person’s answer to the question, “Can I handle it?”—an assessment of whether the coping abilities and resources on hand are adequate.

Primary Appraisal

An individual’s assessment of an event to determine whether its implications are positive, negative, or neutral.

Emotional Insulation

A psychological defense mechanism where individuals protect themselves from potentially distressing emotions by detachment or non-engagement.

Defensive Coping

Unconscious strategies that distort or deny the true nature of a situation.