Mr Evans Feels That No Matter What He Does, He

question 265

Multiple Choice

Mr. Evans feels that no matter what he does, he will be unable to convince his boss that he deserves a promotion. He also feels that it doesn't matter who his boss is, he still would not receive a promotion. These feelings represent what Martin Seligman called

• A) learned helplessness.
• B) depressive realism.
• C) illusory control.
• D) overgeneralization.

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Definitions:

Social Needs

Basic human motivations that include the need for belonging, love, and affection as part of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Supporting Style

A leadership approach that emphasizes encouragement, empowerment, and listening to the needs of team members.

SLII

Stands for Situational Leadership II, a leadership model that proposes the need to adjust leadership style based on the development level of followers.

Coaching Them

The process of guiding individuals towards achieving their personal or professional goals through direction and support.