"I know we're starting to get on each other's nerves. Let's put aside our differences and finish up." This statement would most likely be made by a group member functioning in which of the following social maintenance roles?

a) Encourager-supporter
b) Harmonizer
c) Motivator
d) Gatekeeper
e) Coordinator


ANS: b

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