What Effect Does the Perception of Threat Have on Change

question 279

Multiple Choice

What effect does the perception of threat have on change?

• A)Motivator for change
• B)Extreme inertia
• C)Motivator for change and extreme inertia
• D)Resistance and extreme inertia
• E)Motivator for change and resistance

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