One of the Reasons Why the Psychological Contract Is Broken

question 17

Multiple Choice

One of the reasons why the psychological contract is broken is because:

• A) we assume that others have the same expectations that we hold.
• B) we fail to make explicit our own expectations.
• C) we fail to inquire into the expectations of others.
• D) all of these

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Definitions:

Obstinate

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Lenient

Referring to a permissive or merciful approach, especially in the context of judgments or punishments.

Phallic Stage

A phase in Freudian psychosexual development, occurring from ages 3 to 6, where a child’s libido (sexual energy) is focused on the genital area.

Oedipus Complex

A psychoanalytic concept describing a child's feelings of desire for their opposite-sex parent and jealousy and rivalry toward their same-sex parent.