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Katherine Connor Started Her Day with a Cup of Coffee

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Katherine Connor started her day with a cup of coffee while reading the newspaper. However, something about the day makes her feel low. When she reaches the office, she feels upset and distracted from work, although she cannot pinpoint a reason for feeling this way. She continues to feel upset and distracted through the rest of the day. Which of the following is she most likely to be experiencing?


Definitions:

Workplace Bullying

A pattern of behavior where an individual or group repeatedly harms another employee, through intimidation, humiliation, or sabotage.

Power Imbalance

A situation in which one party in a relationship possesses significantly more influence or control than the other.

Hostile Work Environment

A workplace situation where an employee experiences harassment or discrimination that is severe or pervasive enough to create an intimidating or abusive environment.

Clinical Depression

A more severe form of depression, also known as major depressive disorder, characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration that interfere with daily life for weeks or longer.

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