The Following Statement Was Made During a Department Meeting: "Did

question 84

Multiple Choice

The following statement was made during a department meeting: "Did you hear the latest on the president getting a new BMW? " Which of the following response styles does this statement use?

• A) advising
• B) diverting
• C) probing
• D) reassuring

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Definitions:

Desirable Rewards

Refers to benefits or incentives that are sought after by individuals or groups in various contexts, such as workplaces, social settings, or educational environments.

George Homans

An American sociologist, considered one of the major contributors to social exchange theory, highlighting reward and cost analysis in social interactions.

Rational Action

A decision-making process that involves logical reasoning and consideration of facts to achieve a specific objective.

Rational Choice Theorists

Scholars who explain social interactions and structures through the lens of individual decisions, assuming people act based on cost-benefit analyses.