Which of the Following Describes the Situation in Boston by 1770

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the situation in Boston by 1770? ​

• A)Boston had become the powder keg of the revolution,with detested Redcoats garrisoned in the city.
• B)Bostonians directed their anger toward customs agents,burning several customs houses.
• C)​During the Boston Massacre,British troops initiated a conflict with a local crowd,eventually firing into the group and killing more than a dozen.
• D)​In the face of so much lost revenue,the British government decided to repeal all the Townshend duties Bostonians had been protesting,including the tea tax.
• E)​All of these are descriptive of the situation in Boston.

Understand and apply various influence tactics within organizational settings.

Recognize the significance of ethical considerations in the use of influence tactics.

Identify effective strategies for exchanging favors and building coalitions in professional contexts.

Analyze the implications of leadership behaviors on influence effectiveness.

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Definitions:

Ultimate Attribution Error

A cognitive bias where individuals attribute negative actions of out-group members to their inherent characteristics while attributing positive actions to situational factors.

Outgroup Derogation

The phenomenon of negatively evaluating or discriminating against members of an outgroup compared to one's ingroup.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency for people to give preferential treatment and positive attitudes towards members of their own group over those from other groups.

Social Situation

A scenario involving interactions between individuals or groups within a social context, influencing behaviors, thoughts, and emotions.