How Might a Perpetrator of Gaslighting React When a Whistleblower

question 2

Multiple Choice

How might a perpetrator of gaslighting react when a whistleblower comes forward and asserts the reality of the harmful behavior?

• A) The perpetrator realizes that they needs to assert the truth.
• B) The perpetrator becomes meek and vulnerable.
• C) The perpetrator praises the whistleblower for their courage.
• D) The perpetrator shifts the blame or casts doubt on the whistleblower.

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Definitions:

Business Combination

A transaction or other event in which an acquirer obtains control of one or more businesses.

Non-controlling Interest

A minority stake in a company's equity, owned by investors who do not exert full control over business decisions.

Subsidiary's Equity

The value of an owned entity's net assets, representing the interest held by its shareholders, including the parent company if it is a majority owner.

Acquisition Date

The date on which the acquirer obtains control of the acquiree.