Farewell-party syndrome is best described as focusing on the positive aspects of the group experience rather than what was learned.

• A. Emphasizing only the positive aspects learned
• B. Organizing a farewell party
• C. Releasing members from responsibility
• D. Recycling group content

Answer: (A)

During termination, some groups show farewell-party syndrome, a tendency to focus on the positive experiences of the group rather than on what was learned or how to apply it. This pattern means members emphasize good feelings and successes while downplaying insights or growth from the process. The best description is emphasizing only the positive aspects learned, because it captures the idea of celebrating what went well instead of fully reflecting on learning and its application. The other options describe procedural or logistical aspects (planning a farewell event), releasing responsibility, or reusing content, none of which capture the affective focus on positive experiences versus learning insights that characterizes this syndrome.