After several meetings of a newly formed recycling committee, group members have learned how to work harmoniously as a cohesive team and make decisions about the best ways to achieve a common goal. Because members feel comfortable with one another, they are willing to disagree and express their opinions. Communication has become more open and task oriented. Which of Tuckman's stages of group development is your group experiencing?
A) norming
B) forming
C) storming
D) performing
E) adjourning

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The group has learned to work harmoniously and communication has become more open and task-oriented, which is characteristic of the norming stage. The storming stage is marked by conflicts and disagreements, while the forming stage is characterized by members getting to know each other and establishing initial relationships. The performing stage is marked by high levels of productivity and achievement of goals, while the adjourning stage is when the group dissolves after the completion of its task.

After Several Meetings of a Newly Formed Recycling Committee, Group