The ________ Stage of Group Development Is Complete When the Group

question 52

Multiple Choice

The ________ stage of group development is complete when the group structure solidifies and the group has assimilated a common set of expectations of what defines correct member behavior.

• A) storming
• B) forming
• C) performing
• D) norming

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Definitions:

Transactive Memory Systems

A shared system for encoding, storing, and retrieving information within a close-knit group, where members know who is responsible for certain types of information.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Political Decision-making

The process of making decisions within the framework of a political entity or organization, often involving considerations of power, policy, and governance.

Groupthink Causes

Factors that lead to groupthink, a psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony and conformity in a group results in irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcomes.