Mary Always Asks Her Boss If She Needs Help and Is

question 56

Multiple Choice

Mary always asks her boss if she needs help and is willing to stay late. Beth talks negatively about her coworkers and keeps important information from them. Which of the following is true?

• A) Neither Mary nor Beth is playing politics
• B) Beth and Mary are both playing politics
• C) Mary is playing negative politics
• D) Beth and Mary are both playing negative politics

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Definitions:

Incongruent Statements

Statements or messages where the content does not match the speaker's intended message or emotional state.

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Reassurance

The act of removing someone's doubts or fears, often providing comfort or confidence.