Someone You Know at Work Who Is Attempting to Lose

question 151

Multiple Choice

Someone you know at work who is attempting to lose weight has been repeatedly "derailed" by coworkers who bring high-calorie snacks to work every day. It would be fair to say that this person does NOT

• A) have the support to change.
• B) have the skills to change.
• C) have the knowledge to change.
• D) want to change.

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Definitions:

Avoiding (Withdrawal)

A communication strategy where one intentionally avoids or withdraws from interaction to evade conflict or uncomfortable situations.

Communication Skills

The ability to convey or share information effectively with others.

Destructive Escalations

Situations where conflicts or problems worsen significantly due to adverse reactions or interventions.

A-type Conflict

Task-oriented conflict, focusing on disagreements about the content and outcomes of a task being performed, rather than personal issues.