Daphne Is One of the Three Project Managers at Virgo

question 85

Multiple Choice

Daphne is one of the three project managers at Virgo Inc., an art and design studio. Raymond and Gabriel, the other two project managers, are unhappy working with Daphne as she always selects projects that suit her area of expertise and avoids projects which require more ambiguous work, have tight deadlines, and represent a low probability of success. Raymond and Gabriel feel that they deserve greater credit than Daphne for being open and accepting different work demands and situations, as opposed to Daphne, who always takes a conservative and risk-averse approach. Daphne is using the defensive behavior of ________ here.

• A) scapegoating
• B) ingratiating
• C) stalling
• D) retaliating
• E) playing safe

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Definitions:

First Impressions

Initial judgments and perceptions formed about an individual upon meeting, which significantly influence future interactions.

Asch

Refers to Solomon Asch, a psychologist known for conducting experiments on conformity, demonstrating how social pressure can influence individual judgment.

Cognition

The cognitive activity of gaining information and comprehension via thinking, experiencing, and sensory perception.

Thought

The mental process of considering, reasoning, or remembering; encompasses all aspects of conscious intellect and reflection.