You Are Leaving for Work on a Snowy Afternoon and You

question 26

Multiple Choice

You are leaving for work on a snowy afternoon and you notice your neighbor attempting to shovel snow from his driveway. You do not like this neighbor as he constantly complains of loud noise and too many people coming in and out of your house. Even so, you feel a sense of empathy for this neighbor because he is not making much progress in his shoveling. You go over and offer to help. Based on the information on gratitude in Chapter 11, what is this neighbor most likely to feel?

• A) He will have more gratitude because he did not expect your help
• B) He will have less gratitude because he does not like you
• C) He will have no gratitude because he will not allow you to help
• D) He will have the same amount of gratitude as if his wife was helping

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Definitions:

Relationship Quality

Describes the depth and satisfaction of connections between individuals, encompassing factors like trust, communication, and mutual respect.

Trust

The confidence or belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.

Leader-member Relationship

The dynamic and interaction between a leader and their followers, which can significantly affect performance, motivation, and job satisfaction.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by diligence, carefulness, and the desire to perform a task well.