In Work Settings, If One Person in a Conversation Begins

question 129

Multiple Choice

In work settings, if one person in a conversation begins to act dominant in nonverbal ways, the other person is likely to

• A) also engage nonverbally dominant behavior.
• B) behave in a submissive fashion.
• C) try to assert dominance in verbal ways.
• D) none of the above.

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Definitions:

Groupthink

The tendency of group members to think alike, especially when doing so leads to bad decisions.

Commons Dilemma

A situation in which individuals or groups must balance personal interests with the collective good in the management and consumption of shared resources, often leading to conflicts over resource distribution.

Obedience

The act of following orders or instructions from an authority figure, even if it goes against one's personal beliefs or desires.

Brainstorm

The process of generating creative ideas and solutions through intensive and freewheeling group discussion.