To Prevent Criticism from Becoming a Major Argument, You Should

question 52

Multiple Choice

To prevent criticism from becoming a major argument, you should

• A)walk away and cool off.
• B)acknowledge the criticism and validate your partner's feelings.
• C)reject the criticism.
• D)be sure your partner understands it's "our problem" and not "my problem."

Evaluate the importance of process gains such as synergy in the context of team performance.

Understand the basic concepts of attribution theory.

Identify the distinctions between internal and external attributions.

Recognize the influence of self-serving bias in attributions.

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Definitions:

Personality Traits

Enduring patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion that are characteristic and consistent in individuals.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Assigned Roles

The social positions or responsibilities designated to individuals by society or in specific contexts, such as jobs or family.

Enduring Personality Trait

A consistent, long-term characteristic or quality that distinguishes an individual's behavior in various situations.