Which of the following statements regarding the norming state of team development is false?
A) The turmoil of the preceding stage gives way to a precarious balancing of forces.
B) Holding the team together may become more important to some members than working on the team's tasks.
C) Minority viewpoints, deviations from group directions, and criticism are welcomed as members experience a preliminary sense of closeness.
D) Team members experience a new sense of harmony.
E) Some team members may mistakenly perceive this stage as one of ultimate maturity.

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In the norming stage of team development, the team begins to settle into a groove with established norms and roles. Minority viewpoints and deviations from group directions are not typically welcomed as described in option C. This stage is characterized by increased cohesion and harmony, where the focus is on collaboration and unity, rather than welcoming criticism or deviations.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Norming State of Team