If You Place Little Importance on an Issue and a Relationship

question 7

Multiple Choice

If you place little importance on an issue and a relationship may be jeopardised if you pursue it, then the most sensible approach may be to:

• A) compete.
• B) collaborate.
• C) accommodate.
• D) avoid.
• E) submit.

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Definitions:

Coping

The conscious effort to manage and reduce stress or conflict through various strategies or mechanisms.

Stress

Stress is a physical and psychological response to perceived demands or threats, triggering a range of physiological and emotional reactions.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, playing a critical role in regulating vital body functions and general wellbeing through the secretion of hormones.

ACTH

ACTH stands for Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol, a key stress hormone.