In the Last One Week, May and Phyllis Have Been

question 103

Multiple Choice

In the last one week, May and Phyllis have been putting in extra hours at work so that the project assigned to them by their manager is completed well within time. Though the manager was due to assign two more people to this project, he had not done so. As a result, May and Phyllis, who were having to do double their routine workload, went and complained to the division manager. May was promptly suspended from work for complaining about her immediate supervisor. This represents the operation of ________ power.

• A)reward
• B)legitimate
• C)coercive
• D)expert
• E)referent

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Definitions:

Experiencing Avoidance

Actively steering clear of thoughts, feelings, or situations that are reminders of a traumatic event, often seen in individuals with PTSD.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health disorder triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.

Diagnostic Criterion

Specific guidelines and characteristics used to make a formal diagnosis of mental disorders or medical conditions.

Significant Distress

A substantial level of suffering or discomfort, either emotional or physical, that notably impacts an individual's daily functioning.