A group of nursing students is working together on a presentation for their clinical instructor. One student in the group participates by arguing and attempting to block each step of the process of this presentation
The student's behavior is causing frustration for the others and slowing their progress. Which of the following best describes the role this individual student is playing in relationship to the group dynamics?
A) Self-serving
B) Task-oriented
C) Maintenance
D) Group-building
Ans: A
The student's behavior is best described as self-serving. Self-serving roles advance the needs of individual members at the group's expense. Task-oriented roles focus on the work to be completed. Group-building or maintenance roles focus on the well-being of the people doing the work.
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