Which of the Following Best Describes a Devil's Advocate

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a devil's advocate?

• A) It is the technique of making choices among alternative possible courses of action.
• B) It is the technique of getting one member to act as a critical evaluator during a meeting.
• C) It is the technique of building agreement on team goals and thus increasing cohesiveness.
• D) It is the technique of measuring the degree to which members are motivated to remain as a part of a team.
• E) It is the technique of measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of individual members of a team.

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Definitions:

Approach-Approach Conflict

A decision-making dilemma involving two desirable options, where choosing one means losing the other.

Emotion-Focused

An approach in psychotherapy and counseling that emphasizes the management and understanding of emotions as a pathway to healing and well-being.

Problem-Focused

A coping strategy aimed at addressing the root cause of a stressor or problem, rather than just mitigating its symptoms.

Approach-Approach Conflict

A psychological conflict that occurs when a person needs to choose between two desirable options.