Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Social Influence and Group Processes

Question:

One of the stages in group formation includes intra group conflict about how a target would be achieved and how the hierarchy in the group develops. This stage is known as _________.

Options:

Forming

Norming

Performing

Storming

Correct Answer:

Storming

Explanation:

Often, after forming stage, there is a stage of intragroup conflict which is referred to as storming. In this stage, there is conflict among members about how the target of the group is to be achieved, who is to control the group and its resources, and who is to perform what task. When this stage is complete, some sort of hierarchy of leadership in the group develops and a clear vision as to how to achieve the group goal.