Those Who Attribute Their Poor Performance to a Lack of Ability

question 6

Multiple Choice

Those who attribute their poor performance to a lack of ability or to situations beyond their control demonstrate

• A) pessimism.
• B) problem-focused coping.
• C) a Type B personality.
• D) the adaptation-level phenomenon.

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Definitions:

Ethically Sensitive

Pertaining to individuals or practices that are acutely aware of and responsive to ethical standards and implications.

Role Perceptions

Individuals' views and understandings of their responsibilities, duties, and behaviors expected in a particular social or work setting.

Motivation

The processes that account for an individual's intensity, direction, and persistence of effort towards attaining a goal.

Moral Intensity

The degree of pressure felt to make ethical or unethical decisions, influenced by the perceived magnitude of consequences and social consensus surrounding an action.