Jacob Used to Be Very Attached to His Old and Comfortable

question 66

Multiple Choice

Jacob used to be very attached to his old and comfortable recliner during his years as a student. Now, with a steady job and a new home, Jacob no longer likes or needs the recliner. He left it in his attic for months before finally giving it away to a thrift shop. This scenario illustrates the _____ of a special belonging.

• A) divestment ritual
• B) actual identity schema
• C) grooming ritual
• D) ideal identity schema
• E) possession ritual

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Definitions:

Abusive Supervision

A form of leadership behavior where a supervisor engages in the sustained display of hostile verbal and nonverbal behaviors, excluding physical contact.

Norm of Reciprocity

A social rule that suggests individuals should repay, in kind, what another has provided or done for them.

Equivalence

The condition of being equal or equivalent in value, function, meaning, or status.

Informal Leaders

Individuals who influence others within an organization but do not hold official authority or positions of leadership.