In the context of the stages of team development, storming is often perceived as a stressful period because group members
A) undergo many formal training sessions.
B) try to delineate exactly what each member's specific role will be.
C) try to understand conceptual issues that affect their performance.
D) are very concerned about their productivity.

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During the storming phase, team members may experience conflict as they try to establish their roles and responsibilities within the group. This can lead to stress and tension within the team. Option A is incorrect because formal training sessions usually occur in the forming or norming stages, and option C is incorrect because understanding conceptual issues is more likely to occur during the forming or norming stages as well. Option D is incorrect because productivity concerns may arise during any stage of team development.

In the Context of the Stages of Team Development, Storming