Siene Is the First Female-And Oldest Person-To Be Hired as a Firefighter

question 32

Multiple Choice

Siene is the first female-and oldest person-to be hired as a firefighter in her city. She focuses on this unique set of identities when she is at work, but when she leaves work and goes home, Siene leaves her firefighter identity behind and fluidly switches into her relational identity role as a stepmom. Which pattern of social identity strategy does she employ?

• A) Dominance
• B) Intersection
• C) Compartmentalization
• D) Merger

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Definitions:

Submissive-compliant

A behavioral tendency to obey or yield to others without resistance, often seen in hierarchical or authoritative contexts.

Independent-assertive

Describes a personality style characterized by self-reliance and assertiveness in expressing one's opinions and needs.

Active-engaged

Being involved, committed, and energetically participating in a task or activity.

Kellerman's Typology

A framework developed by leadership scholar Barbara Kellerman, categorizing followers in an organization based on their level of engagement, from passive to active roles.