According to the punctuated equilibrium model,groups tend to experience ________ about halfway between the first meeting and the official deadline.
A)reinforcement of the initial fixed course
B)inertia
C)"mid-life crisis"
D)stagnation

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The punctuated equilibrium model suggests that groups experience a "mid-life crisis" or a period of significant change about halfway between the first meeting and the official deadline, where there is a burst of energy and potential reevaluation of the group's goals and direction. This period is characterized by a departure from the initial fixed course and can result in either significant progress or a return to the status quo.

According to the Punctuated Equilibrium Model,groups Tend to Experience ________