For a Long Time,Bob Regularly Approached His Boss to Offer

question 48

Multiple Choice

For a long time,Bob regularly approached his boss to offer what he thought were useful suggestions regarding ways to improve the department in which he worked.However,Bob's boss always ignored him and Bob eventually stopped offering suggestions.One day,Bob's boss moved to a new company,and Bob found himself with a new boss.However,Bob continued to never offer any suggestions.Which psychological phenomenon best helps to account for Bob's behavior?

• A) bystander effect
• B) helplessness
• C) social anxiety
• D) self-presentational motivation

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Definitions:

Solution Process

A systematic series of steps taken to solve a problem or achieve a particular outcome.

Brainstorming

A creative group activity aimed at generating a large number of ideas for problem-solving or innovation.

Spontaneous

Occurring without premeditation or external stimulus, often marked by a natural, unplanned flow.

Ecological Systems Theory

A theory proposed by Urie Bronfenbrenner, suggesting that human development is influenced by different kinds of environmental systems ranging from the immediate family and school settings to broader community and society levels.