Which of Bion's Assumptions Has Potential to Manifest Itself in Ganging

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of Bion's assumptions has potential to manifest itself in ganging up against the leader who is perceived as the aggressor or authority figure?

• A) Fight-flight
• B) Dependency
• C) Pairing
• D) Power sharing

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