The Avoiding Style of Conflict Management Reflects a ___________ Concern

question 133

Multiple Choice

The avoiding style of conflict management reflects a ___________ concern for your own interests and a ________ concern for the interests of the other party.

• A) high, high
• B) high, low
• C) low, high
• D) low, low

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Definitions:

Dissonance Theory

A psychological concept suggesting that people experience discomfort (dissonance) when their beliefs, ideas, or behaviors are inconsistent with each other, motivating them to seek consistency.

Defensive Attribution

A cognitive bias where an individual attributes causes of accidents or misfortunes to external factors to avoid personal blame or fear of future negative events.

Bad Mouth

To speak negatively about someone or something, often in a disrespectful or slanderous manner.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological state of tension that occurs when an individual holds two conflicting thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, or perceptions simultaneously.