In Tuckman and Jensen's descriptive model of group development, which is the correct order for the first four of the stages?

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Tuckman’s stages are listed as Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing (with Jensen later adding Adjourning). These are sequential phases describing how small groups evolve from initial assembly to effective work and eventual disbanding.

1) Relevant knowledge points and concepts
- Forming: group members meet, are polite, seek orientation and structure.  
- Storming: conflicts and competition arise as members assert roles and test boundaries.  
- Norming: the group establishes agreed norms, cohesion, and clearer roles.  
- Performing: the group operates efficiently toward goals with established processes.  
(Tuckman originally proposed the four-stage sequence; Jensen joined later to add the fifth stage, Adjourning.)

2) Step-by-step reasoning
- New groups naturally start by getting acquainted and clarifying purpose (Forming).  
- After initial contact, interpersonal differences and role negotiations produce tension (Storming).  
- Once conflict is resolved, the team agrees on norms and cooperation increases (Norming).  
- With norms and roles in place, the team becomes productive and focuses on task achievement (Performing).

3) Calculations
- No numerical calculations are necessary; logic follows the chronological behavioral progression.

4) Why the correct answer is correct
- Option C lists Forming → Storming → Norming → Performing, matching the established chronological sequence of behavioral development in Tuckman’s model. Each stage naturally follows the prior one as the group moves from orientation to conflict resolution to stable cooperation to high performance.

5) Why other options are incorrect (brief)
- A (Performing, norming, storming, forming) is the reverse order and illogical for group development.  
- B (Storming, forming, norming, performing) places Storming before Forming, which contradicts the initial orientation phase.  
- D (Norming, performing, storming, adjourning) misorders Storming (should come before Norming) and swaps in Adjourning prematurely.

6) Conclusion
- Therefore the correct order for the first four stages is Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, which matches the provided answer: C.

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