At the First Group Meeting, Brandon, Who Is the Manager

question 45

Multiple Choice

At the first group meeting, Brandon, who is the manager and group leader, severely berates a latecomer. As a result, all the group members perceive Brandon to be a tough, no-nonsense boss who does not tolerate people coming late to work. In all the subsequent group meetings, all the members are always on time. This is an example of _____, and it contributes to the evolution of group norms.

• A)a carryover behavior
• B)a role episode
• C)primacy
• D)an explicit statement by a supervisor
• E)a critical event in the group's history

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Definitions:

Occipital

Pertaining to the occiput, the back part of the skull or head, often relating to the visual processing center of the brain.

Temporal

Relating to time or the timing of events, or to the temples of the skull.

Fibrous Joints

Joints made up of connective tissue fibers, typically allowing little to no movement, such as the sutures in the skull.

Hyaline Cartilage

A type of connective tissue found in many areas in the bodies of humans and other animals, providing support with some flexibility.