When Being Praised for His Role in Diffusing a Crisis

question 35

Multiple Choice

When being praised for his role in diffusing a crisis, the department leader shrugged off responsibility for his success, saying that other factors played a role. This is an example of the maxim of

• A) relation.
• B) quality.
• C) self-denigration.
• D) manner.

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Definitions:

Competitiveness

A personal trait characterized by a desire to win or be more successful than others, often driving individuals to pursue goals with vigor and persistence.

Hostility

Hostility is an emotion characterized by antagonism or aggression towards others, often resulting from frustration or perceived threats.

Type A

A personality characterized by a constant sense of urgency, competitiveness, and an excessive preoccupation with work and time management.

Stress And Cancer

The study and observation of the relationship between stress levels and the development, progression, or exacerbation of cancer.