To Understand Individual Differences,a Manager Must Do All of the Following

question 63

Multiple Choice

To understand individual differences,a manager must do all of the following except:

• A) Observe the differences
• B) Recognize the differences
• C) Isolate individuals who respond differently to stimuli
• D) Study the relationships between variables that influence individual behavior

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Definitions:

Phallic Stage

A phase in Freud's psychosexual development theory, occurring between ages three and six, where the libido's focus is on the genital area.

Oedipus

A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to a child's unconscious sexual desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent.

Carl Rogers

An influential American psychologist who founded the person-centered approach to therapy, emphasizing empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness in the therapeutic relationship.

Abraham Maslow

An American psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs in priority, culminating in self-actualization.