Vance Is Quite Surprised to Hear That His Friend Adam

question 6

Multiple Choice

Vance is quite surprised to hear that his friend Adam has been caught shoplifting, as he has always thought of Adam as someone who is honest, law-abiding, and respectful of others' rights and possessions. "There must be a logical explanation for why Adam was seen shoplifting," Vance thinks to himself, "and I won't rest until I find out what it is." Vance's motivation can best be explained using the concept of:

• A) cognitive dissonance
• B) state anxiety
• C) need for relatedness
• D) optimal level of arousal

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Definitions:

Facilitating Mourning

Supporting individuals through their process of grief and loss to help them adapt and cope with bereavement.

Anniversary

The annual recurrence of a significant event or date, such as a wedding anniversary or a memorial.

Complicated Grief

An intense, prolonged form of grief that interferes with normal functioning following a significant loss.

Deteriorating Work Performance

A decline in an employee's job effectiveness, often marked by a decrease in productivity, quality of work, or both.