Why Are Agreeable People Usually Less Successful in Their Careers

question 58

Multiple Choice

Why are agreeable people usually less successful in their careers?

• A) They aren't happy in their lives.
• B) They aren't liked by superiors.
• C) They don't make many friends.
• D) They don't negotiate well.
• E) They are prone to impulsive behavior.

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Definitions:

Act of Aggression

Behavior aimed at causing harm or intimidation towards others, either physically or psychologically.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the effect of personality or disposition and underestimate the effect of the situation in explaining the behavior of others.

Unmotivated

Lacking the desire or willingness to take action or engage in activities.

Social Function

The roles and contributions individuals or institutions play within a society to maintain and enforce norms and to promote cohesion and stability.