Group cohesiveness refers to which of the following?

• A. an analysis of group content.
• B. a style of leadership.
• C. forces which tend to bind group members together.
• D. a common coleadership style.

Answer: (C)

The concept being tested is group cohesiveness, which refers to the forces that bind group members together and create a sense of unity, belonging, and commitment to the group's goals. In group work, strong cohesion means members feel connected, trust one another, and are more willing to participate, support each other, and take risks in sharing and working through issues. This relational glue emerges from shared purpose, mutual respect, norms that foster safety, and positive group experiences.

The other options describe things that are about analyzing what happens inside the group (content analysis) or about leadership styles (leadership or co-leadership), not the bonds that hold the group together.