The Greek Philosopher Aristotle Had a Recipe for Handling Relationships

question 358

Multiple Choice

The Greek philosopher Aristotle had a recipe for handling relationships smoothly. "Be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way." Psychologists Peter Salovey and John Mayer call such self-control

• A)creative thinking.
• B)emotional intelligence.
• C)kinesic sensitivity.
• D)intuition.

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A deterioration of mental efficiency, reality testing, and moral judgment in the interest of group solidarity; extreme form of consensus

Harmony

A state of agreement or concord, often used to describe peaceful and coherent relationships among individuals or elements within a whole.

Group Solidarity

The unity, cohesion, and sense of belonging among members of a group, often seen in shared goals or values.

Self-Oriented

Focused on oneself, often concerning personal interests, welfare, or benefit, possibly at the expense of others.