Joe Is a Nice Guy.Trait Theory Would Predict

question 155

Multiple Choice

Joe is a nice guy.Trait theory would predict:

• A) Joe would be nice in some situations, but not in other situations
• B) his "niceness" would disappear as his fixation is reduced
• C) Joe would be nice only when his ego constructs a defense mechanism
• D) he would be nice across different situations

---

Definitions:

Boundary Spanning

Activities or behaviors that involve interactions, collaborations, or exchanges across different organizational or social boundaries.

Overlap

The extent to which different tasks, interests, or responsibilities share common elements, areas, or aspects.

Boundary Spanner

An individual who operates at the edges or interface of two or more domains, groups, or organizations, facilitating interaction and understanding.

Information Broker

An individual or entity that collects, compiles, and distributes information from various sources.