Which of the following statements is most likely true regarding the norming stage of group development?
A) According to the five-stage group-development model, this is the second stage in the group development model.
B) This stage is characterized by a great deal of uncertainty about the group's purpose, structure, and leadership.
C) During this stage, members accept the existence of the group but resist the constraints it imposes on individuality.
D) During this stage, the group develops a common set of expectations of what defines correct member behavior.
E) During this stage, the group performs the task at hand.

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During the norming stage, the group develops a common set of expectations of what defines correct member behavior. A and B are incorrect because the norming stage may occur at different positions in different models of group development, and it is not characterized by uncertainty about the group's purpose, structure, and leadership. C is incorrect because accepting the existence of the group and resisting constraints on individuality is more typical of the forming stage. E is incorrect because task performance may occur during any stage of group development.

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