Thad, Jamarcus, and Willy Have Each Been Working for Davidson

question 90

Multiple Choice

Thad, Jamarcus, and Willy have each been working for Davidson International for three years. While the trio started together as analysts and are all still on the same team, Jamarcus has recently been made a team lead while Willy and Thad are still in their respective positions although Willy did receive a small raise after his last performance evaluation. Willy was happy to receive the raise but felt guilty that Thad did not also get a raise. Which best describes Willy's feelings?

• A) cognitive dissonance
• B) affective behaviour
• C) job satisfaction
• D) workplace deviance
• E) organizational citizenship

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Definitions:

Optimistic Toughness

The capacity to maintain a positive outlook while facing difficult situations.

Humanistic Psychology

A psychological perspective emphasizing individual potential for growth, focusing on human values and aspirations, self-fulfillment, and meaning.

Phenomenological

Pertaining to phenomenology, a branch of philosophy and psychology focusing on the structures of experience and consciousness from the first-person point of view.

Positivity

A focus on positive aspects, traits, and outcomes, often associated with optimistic viewpoints and behaviors.