Praxis School Counselor (5422) Practice Exam

According to Bruce Tuckman's theory of group development, a small group in the storming stage would likely exhibit which of the following behaviors?

1. Struggling to determine group goals

2. Discussing group rules

3. Working cohesively as a group

4. Reviewing and evaluating the group's work

The correct answer is: Struggling to determine group goals

A small group in the storming stage would likely struggle to determine group goals because this stage is characterized by conflicts, disagreements, and power struggles as group members try to establish their roles and assert their ideas. This can make it difficult for the group to come to a clear consensus on their shared goals. Option B is incorrect because discussing group rules typically happens in the forming stage of group development. Option C is incorrect because working cohesively as a group is a characteristic of the performing stage, which comes after the storming stage. Option D is incorrect because reviewing and evaluating the group's work is typically done in the adjourning stage, which comes after the completing of group tasks in the performing stage.