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 time immediately following the final critique of individual performances
D)The day of a scheduled deadline
E)The last meeting before a deadline

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Groups pass through critical periods, or times when they are particularly open to formative experiences. 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