Jonathan Cowan Is Upset Because He Was Passed Over for a Promotion

question 26

Multiple Choice

Jonathan Cowan is upset because he was passed over for a promotion he had really worked hard for. In response to his anger toward the manager and the company, he has started gossiping about the manager with his colleagues and assigning blame on him unnecessarily. Jonathan's behavior is an example of ________.

• A) deviant workplace behavior
• B) distinction bias
• C) cognitive dissonance
• D) positivity offset
• E) emotional dissonance

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Definitions:

Fundamental Aspect

An essential or core part of something that is necessary for its existence or functioning.

Bad Faith

A concept in existentialist philosophy referring to the practice of deceiving oneself by refusing to acknowledge the reality of one's situation or the freedom and responsibility it entails.

Live Authentically

Involves living in accordance with one's true self, values, and beliefs, rather than conforming to societal expectations or external pressures.

Being-For-Others

A concept in existential philosophy referring to the aspect of one's existence that is shaped by relationships with others.