Which of the following statements is about Tuckman's five-stage model of group development?
A) Tuckman's five-stage model of group development has limited practical application.
B) The five stages are not necessarily of the same duration or intensity.
C) The five stages of group development represent the punctuated equilibrium model.
D) The five stages model establishes periods of stable functioning until an event causes a dramatic change in norms, roles, and/or objectives.
E) The five stage model includes forming, storming, elaborating, evaluating and energizing.

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Tuckman's five-stage model of group development includes forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. While the model suggests a linear progression between these stages, the duration and intensity of each stage can vary. Therefore, option B is the correct statement. Option A is incorrect because the model has been widely used in various fields of study. Option C is incorrect because the punctuated equilibrium model is a separate model of group development. Option D is incorrect because it does not accurately describe Tuckman's model. Option E is incorrect because it lists five stages not mentioned in Tuckman's model.

Which of the Following Statements Is About Tuckman's Five-Stage Model