Reactive and Protective Behaviors Designed to Avoid Action, Blame, or Change

question 37

Multiple Choice

Reactive and protective behaviors designed to avoid action, blame, or change are termed ________.

• A) zero-sum approach
• B) defensive behaviors
• C) protectionism
• D) impression management
• E) shielding bias

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