Following an Ugly Confrontation with a Coworker,Simon Seeks Sympathy from His

question 81

Multiple Choice

Following an ugly confrontation with a coworker,Simon seeks sympathy from his friends.Simon is practicing _____ coping.

• A)problem-focused
• B)emotion-focused
• C)avoidant
• D)proactive

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Definitions:

IOUs

Informal documents acknowledging a debt owed.

Political Behavior

Actions by individuals or groups within an organization that are intended to achieve power, influence, or other objectives for their own interests, often beyond formal authority or mechanisms.

Work

The exertion of effort or the accomplishment of tasks to produce goods, provide services, or achieve certain outcomes.

Social IOUs

Informal obligations or expectations for reciprocal actions within personal and professional networks, often based on goodwill or past favors.