In group development, the Storming stage is characterized by which dynamic?

• A. Clear rules and collaboration
• B. Individualism dominates with no rules
• C. Resistance and conflict over roles
• D. High productivity and performance

Answer: (C)

In this stage, group dynamics revolve around power, leadership, and who does what. Members begin to push back on ideas, challenge directions, and test boundaries as they try to establish who leads, how decisions are made, and who is responsible for which tasks. This creates resistance and conflicts over roles, responsibilities, and authority, which is a normal part of shaping how the group will operate. It’s not about perfect rules or instant harmony; it’s about working through disagreements to clarify who handles what and how the group will function together.

That’s why the statement describing resistance and conflict over roles fits best. The other descriptions point to smoother collaboration or to chaos without structure or to peak performance, which occur in later stages.