Which statement correctly distinguishes group cohesion and group climate?

Which statement correctly distinguishes group cohesion and group climate?

• A. Cohesion is the bonding and unity among members; climate is the group’s shared perceptions of the environment (safety, openness); measure cohesion with a cohesion scale or survey and climate with a group climate questionnaire or observational indicators.
• B. Cohesion is the same as climate; measure both with the same tools.
• C. Cohesion refers to the group’s style of leadership.
• D. Cohesion and climate are unrelated to performance.

Answer: (A)