Billy Has Received a Mediocre Evaluation for the Second Year

question 60

Multiple Choice

Billy has received a mediocre evaluation for the second year in a row. He knows that he has made improvements, but his supervisor just does not seem to notice or, in Billy's opinion, care. Billy likes his job and wants to keep it. He listens to what his supervisor says and then his supervisor asks Billy to prepare a written response. Before Billy leaves the room to prepare the response, how should he respond to his supervisor?

• A) He could argue each point and offer a defense.
• B) He could take deep breaths and then respond nonjudgmentally.
• C) He could just repeat back what he heard.
• D) He could detour the conversation by asking for something positive.
• E) He could accept responsibility and make a change.

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Definitions:

Node of Ranvier

A narrow gap in the myelin sheath between segments of a neuron's axon, which facilitates rapid conduction of nerve impulses.

Axolemma

The plasma membrane surrounding an axon of a neuron, involved in nerve impulse transmission.

Axon

A long, slender projection of a nerve cell that typically conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Cell Body

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and most of the cytoplasm and organelles, essential for the cell's metabolism and repair.