Research on virtual groups shows that
A) when group members have a long-term, shared history virtual group effectiveness decreases-familiarity breeds contempt.
B) when virtual group members work together long enough to receive training in media use, group effectiveness improves.
C) when time together permits the development of personal relationships in a virtual environment, group effectiveness improves.
D) they face many of the same challenges and have the same capacity for success as face-to-face groups.

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Research indicates that virtual groups can become more effective over time as members become more proficient in using communication media (B), develop personal relationships within the virtual environment (C), and they share many of the same challenges and potential for success as traditional face-to-face groups (D). Familiarity does not necessarily breed contempt in virtual groups, contradicting option A.

Research on Virtual Groups Shows That