Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Using Obliging

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using obliging as a conflict style?

• A)It tests the commitment of partners in a relationship when overused.
• B)It can foster an undertone of competitiveness if people develop a pattern of showing each other how nice they can be.
• C)It is not worth the time and energy consumed if investment in the issue by the parties involved in the conflict is very low.
• D)It makes conflict simmer and heat up unnecessarily by discouraging dominant behavior.
• E)It presents the obliging parties as invested too heavily in a conflict situation.

---

Definitions:

Enduring Significance

The lasting importance or influence of something over a prolonged period, often beyond its initial relevance.

Nobel Peace Prize

An international award given annually to individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to peace.

Creative Immortality

The concept that an individual's creative work or ideas can achieve lasting recognition or memory beyond their lifetime.

Experiential Immortality

The psychological concept that through memories, actions, or impacts on the world, individuals can achieve a form of immortality in the minds of others.