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Discuss Dysfunctional Behavior in the Workplace

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Discuss dysfunctional behavior in the workplace.What is it and what impact can it have? In particular, explain the concept of deviance.Is it always negative?


Definitions:

Aggression

Behavior aimed at causing harm or pain to others, which can be physical, verbal, or non-verbal.

Regression

Regression is a defense mechanism identified in psychoanalytic theory, where an individual retreats to earlier stages of development or simpler forms of behavior in the face of stress or as a means of coping.

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism wherein a person refuses to accept reality or facts, thus protecting themselves from uncomfortable feelings.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unwanted feelings and thoughts are unconsciously pushed out of conscious awareness.

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