Ryan Is a New Employee in Mark's Department

question 28

Multiple Choice

Ryan is a new employee in Mark's department. Mark wants to orient Ryan in the most comfortable way possible, so he invites him out to lunch on his first day. Furthermore, Mark asks the other employees in the department to welcome Ryan by inviting him out to lunch with them on other days. Which of the following methods of orientation is being employed by Mark?

• A) Establishing the norms of the organization
• B) Initiating a formal training process
• C) Encouraging the involvement of co-workers
• D) Arranging for a follow-up with the employee

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Definitions:

Ainsworth's Study

Research conducted by Mary Ainsworth that classified types of child attachment into secure, avoidant, and ambivalent categories through the Strange Situation Procedure.

Unethical Research

Research activities that violate moral principles, disregard participant welfare, or do not adhere to scientific and ethical standards.

Securely Attached Infants

Children who show a healthy balance of attachment and autonomy, often resulting from responsive caregiving, and display comfort with social interaction and exploration.

Ainsworth

A psychologist known for her work on attachment theory, specifically the development of the "Strange Situation" assessment.