Despite Being One of the Top Performing Team Members, Jimmy

question 28

Multiple Choice

Despite being one of the top performing team members, Jimmy had not received a raise for two years. So, with performance reviews just around the corner, he confronted his manager in the company bathroom to present his case. Which key element of communication did Jimmy overlook?

• A) Choosing the setting for communication
• B) Using effective language
• C) Setting achievable goals
• D) Applying situational knowledge

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Definitions:

Deep Repression

A defense mechanism where unwanted thoughts and desires are unconsciously pushed into the inaccessible part of the mind.

Hypnosis

A trance-like mental state induced by a hypnotist, characterized by heightened focus, concentration, and suggestibility.

Proactive Interference

A situation where past memories obstruct the retrieval of newer ones.

Retroactive Interference

A phenomenon where newly acquired information interferes with the recall of previously learned information.