Which Is It? (Scenario)

question 151

Multiple Choice

Which Is It? (Scenario)
Marwan has been Lina's boss now for about six months. Recently, Lina had recommended firing Samir, one of her own staff, for his repeated "inability to get along with others." Marwan checked with Samir's coworkers, and none of them supported Lina's contention. In addition, several of Lina's peers had met with Marwan. Word of Samir's fate was getting out, and they wanted to let Marwan know that in the past, Lina had singled out other employees for persecution. When asked for specific problems with Samir, Lina mentioned that in addition to his attitude, he had been late several times recently. Marwan knew that Samir lived several miles away and that others had been late due to poor weather. Marwan did not know whether he should support Lina, his manager, or hold off and not fire Samir.
-Which factor of attribution theory was Marwan concerned about when he asked Samir's coworkers about Lina's observations about his attitude problem?

• A) distinctiveness
• B) consistency
• C) repeatedness
• D) consensus

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Definitions:

Severed

Cut off or separated, often used in context to describe a physical disconnection of part of the body or a division within relationships or connections.

Split Brain

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Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the nervous system that plays an important role in muscle contraction and cognitive functions.

Agonist

is a substance that binds to a receptor and triggers a response in the body, often mimicking the action of a naturally occurring substance.