CASE Scenario - Marcus Newcomb

question 135

Multiple Choice

CASE
Scenario - Marcus Newcomb
Marcus Newcomb has been working as a production employee for the last three years. His firm is currently undergoing a change in structure with a new management group and the production department is being restructured. Each production employee will be assigned to a small six-member production team. Marcus is looking forward to the extensive cross training that has been promised and is looking forward to enjoying more power and discretion than he has had in the past. In addition to skill training, Marcus is receiving management training in team building.
-One of Marcus's co-workers, Jason Danner, is great at reducing tension by telling jokes and in other ways drawing off emotions when the group atmosphere is tense. Additionally, Jason can be counted on to energize by stimulating the team into action when the interest drops. Jason is demonstrating which of these?

• A) The task specialist role
• B) The dual role
• C) The socioemotional role
• D) The participator role
• E) None of these

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a manner opposite to their actual feelings or desires, often due to guilt or fear.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals to cope with reality and maintain a self-image, often unconsciously to avoid distressing feelings or thoughts.

Denouncing Homosexuality

Publicly declaring homosexuality to be wrong or immoral, often seen in contexts of cultural, religious, or political opposition.

Repression

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously blocks unwanted thoughts, desires, or memories from conscious awareness.