Dr Miller Recently Joined a Private Practice as a Partner

question 9

Multiple Choice

Dr. Miller recently joined a private practice as a partner. The office staff can check email or order supplies using the Internet from a computer in the staff lounge. The staff, mostly female, use the staff lounge to eat their lunch. During lunch, Dr. Miller frequently logs on to read his email. He usually reads his email, laughs out loud, and without anyone asking, proceeds to read some of the jokes, poems, and "stories" out loud. Most of the jokes would be considered crude or inappropriate. Which of the following types of sexual harassment may be occurring in this office?

• A)Carpe diem
• B)Hostile environment
• C)Quid pro quo
• D)Civil rights laws
• E)Caveat

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Definitions:

Conservative

Holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation, typically in politics or religion.

Marcia's Identity Statuses

A framework by James Marcia that classifies individuals based on their exploration of and commitment to identity in various life areas.

Tajfel's Social Identity Theory

A concept that examines how belonging to specific social groups influences individual self-esteem and behavior towards others.

Erikson's Theory

A psychosocial developmental theory by Erik Erikson that outlines eight stages of human development, each characterized by a specific challenge or task.