Jeremy Is Invited to an Office Party He Does Not

question 68

Multiple Choice

Jeremy is invited to an office party he does not want to attend.Not wanting to upset everyone,he says he needs to catch a plane that day to visit his parents in a different city.This is an example of ______.

• A)contrast avoidance
• B)active avoidance
• C)passive avoidance
• D)none of these

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