The Tendency of People to Not Voice Their True Thoughts

question 42

Multiple Choice

The tendency of people to not voice their true thoughts because they want to please others is known as:

• A) the situational theory.
• B) the Abilene Paradox.
• C) personal moral development.
• D) Theory Y.

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Definitions:

Trust

Confidence in the honesty, integrity, reliability, and competence of another person or entity.

Social Reality

Beliefs held in common by several or many people; public awareness.

Double Standard

Condemning women more than men for the same sexual behavior (e.g., premarital sex).

Attachment Styles

Patterns of bonding behavior that individuals display towards their partners, often developed in early childhood, influencing relationships throughout life.