Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of a small group according to the textbook?
A) Behavior of the group is based on norms, values, and procedures accepted by members of the group.
B) Each person in the group has a sense of belonging or membership.
C) Each person's success is contingent upon the success of the group in achieving its goal.
D) All of the communication interaction in the group is oral, verbal communication.

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The textbook defines small groups as having the characteristics of shared norms, values, and procedures (A), a sense of membership or belonging (B), and interdependence with each person's success linked to the group's success (C). However, the textbook does not mention that all communication in a small group is necessarily oral and verbal (D). In fact, small groups can also use written or nonverbal forms of communication.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Defining Characteristic of a Small