Jack Was Recently Passed Over for a Promotion at Work

question 39

Multiple Choice

Jack was recently passed over for a promotion at work. He tells his wife that he is not appreciated at work and his hard work goes unnoticed. Several weeks later, Jack's boss notices that Jack has been coming to? work late and leaving early. According to Ellis' ABC approach, which of the following would be the "B" ? of Ellis. "A-B-C" paradigm?

• A) Jack being passed over for a promotion.
• B) Jack's feeling that he is not appreciated at work.
• C) Jack's late arrivals and early departures from work.
• D) Jack's wife listening to his concerns.

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