Patricia, a Joyful Personality, Is Disgruntled on Hearing That Terry

question 71

Multiple Choice

Patricia, a joyful personality, is disgruntled on hearing that Terry, a subordinate, has moved ahead of her for a promotion. Realizing that Terry has been rewarded for his potential, she congratulates him and returns to her normal self. Patricia's mood swing portrays a high degree of _____.

• A) authoritarianism
• B) self-efficacy
• C) positive affectivity
• D) cognitive dissonance
• E) neuroticism

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