Which of the Following Best Describes the Group Development Pattern

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the group development pattern known as punctuated equilibrium?

• A) A team transitions directly from the storming stage to the adjourning stage as it is suddenly shut down.
• B) At the midpoint of the project, members realize that their behavior pattern must change in order to complete the project on time.
• C) Members of teams with a limited life span undergo a feeling of depression and anxiety when the time comes for the group to disband.
• D) A team skips the initial stages of forming and storming and begins at the performing stage of development.
• E) The attitudes and behaviors of members of a team do not change for as long as the team is in existence.

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