A group of nursing students have been assigned the task of teaching a module on mental health assessment during their problem-based learning class. Which of the following actions reflects group development in the initial stage?
A) Evaluating the group experience
B) Developing models for cooperation
C) Engaging in conflicts and resolving them efficiently
D) Seeking similarities among the group members
Ans: D
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The initial stage of group development is characterized by a group that works on getting acquainted, depends on the leader for direction, searches for purpose of the group, restricts content, searches for similarity, and gives advice.
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