Which of the Following Statements Does NOT Accurately Describe the Norming

question 152

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe the norming stage of team development?

• A)The turmoil of the preceding stage gives way to a precarious balancing of forces.
• B)Holding the team together may become more important to some members than working on the team's tasks.
• C)Minority viewpoints,deviations from group directions,and criticism are welcomed as members experience a preliminary sense of closeness.
• D)Team members experience a new sense of harmony.
• E)Some team members may mistakenly perceive this stage as one of ultimate maturity.

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Definitions:

Attachment Types

Categories that describe patterns of attachment behavior exhibited in relationships, including secure, anxious-preoccupied, dismissive-avoidant, and fearful-avoidant types.

Anxiety

An emotion of stress, discomfort, or fear, usually in anticipation of a forthcoming event or an outcome that is not yet determined.

Avoidance

A behavior or strategy aimed at preventing negative outcomes or interactions.

Positive Forces

Influential factors or elements that contribute to positive outcomes, growth, or constructive change.