Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Social Influence and Group Processes

Question:
Groups usually go through different stages of group formation as given by Tuckman.
A. Group members develop norms related to group behavior.
B. Group moves towards achieving the group goal.
C. People meet and try to know each other and assess whether they will fit in.
D. The group may be disbanded after goal is achieved.
E. There is conflict between members about how to achieve the target of the group.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options:
D, C, A, B, E
C, A, D, B, E
D, A, C, B, E
C, E, A, B, D
Correct Answer:
C, E, A, B, D
Explanation:
Tuckman suggested that groups pass through five developmental sequences. These are: forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning.
Forming stage: People try to know each other and assess whether they will fit in.
Storming: There is conflict between members about how to achieve the target of the group.
Norming: Group members develop norms related to group behavior.
Performing: Group moves towards achieving the group goal.
Adjourning: The group may be disbanded after goal is achieved.