A Man Has Had a Particularly Frustrating Day at Work

question 79

Multiple Choice

A man has had a particularly frustrating day at work and because of some errors by others he won't make his sales goals.When he arrives home a bicycle blocks his way into the garage,so he picks it up and throws it across the yard into some bushes.Which defense mechanism is being characterized?

• A)denial.
• B)regression.
• C)reaction formation.
• D)displacement.

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Definitions:

Self-Awareness

The conscious knowledge of one’s own character, feelings, motives, and desires, essential for personal development and growth.

LMX

Leader-Member Exchange, a theory focusing on the dyadic relationships between leaders and followers, emphasizing the quality of these interactions.

OCB

Organizational Citizenship Behavior; voluntary actions of employees that are not part of their formal job requirements but contribute to the organization's effectiveness.

Performance

The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.