Veronica Had Been Working at Zenex Industries for 8 Months

question 78

Multiple Choice

Veronica had been working at Zenex Industries for 8 months when her boss asked to see her in his office. She thought he wanted to talk about a promotion so she was quite excited, but instead of giving her a promotion, the boss told Veronica she was being laid off as a result of company downsizing. Veronica could feel her heart pounding as she listened to the news. Veronica was able to get a new job, but every time her new boss asks to talk to her in private, Veronica feels a little faint. In this example, the unconditioned response is

• A) the bad news from her boss at Zenex Industries.
• B) her new boss asking for a private meeting.
• C) her pounding heart when she heard she was being laid off.
• D) the faintness she feels when her new boss wants to talk to her in private.

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Definitions:

Devaluing

The act of reducing or undermining the perceived worth, importance, or validity of something or someone.

Concessions

Compromises made by one party in a negotiation to reach an agreement or settlement.

Misperceptions

Incorrect understandings or interpretations of something or someone.

Cognitive Biases

Refers to systematic errors in thinking that affect decisions and judgments, often leading to irrational conclusions.