Which of the following is a critical period in a group's development because the group is particularly open to formative experiences?
A) The second meeting.
B) The midpoint between the first meeting and a deadline.
C) The critique of individual performances.
D) The deadline.
E) The last meeting before a deadline.

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The first such critical period is in the forming stage, at the first meeting, when rules and roles are established that set long-lasting precedents. A second critical period is the midway point between the initial meeting and a deadline. At this point, the group has enough experience to understand its work; it comes to realize that time is becoming a scarce resource and the team must get on with it; and enough time remains to change its approach if necessary.

Which of the Following Is a Critical Period in a Group's