Which of the following best describes the group development pattern known as punctuated equilibrium?
A) A team transitions directly from the storming stage to the adjourning stage as it is suddenly shut down.
B) At the midpoint of the project, members realize that their behavior pattern must change in order to complete the project on time.
C) Members of teams with a limited life span undergo a feeling of depression and anxiety when the time comes for the group to disband.
D) A team skips the initial stages of forming and storming and begins directly at the performing stage of development.
E) The attitudes and behaviors of members of a team do not change for as long as the team is in existence.

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Punctuated equilibrium is a group development pattern where the group experiences a burst of activity and change at the midpoint of its existence when members realize that their behavior pattern must change in order to complete the project on time. This is followed by a second burst of activity and change as the group approaches the end of its existence.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Group Development Pattern