Which of the Following Defensive Behaviors Involves Developing Explanations That

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following defensive behaviors involves developing explanations that lessen one's responsibility for a negative outcome and apologizing to demonstrate remorse?

• A) scapegoating
• B) misrepresenting
• C) justifying
• D) overconforming
• E) stretching

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