Carl Gives a Formal Presentation to His Team Members About

question 74

Multiple Choice

Carl gives a formal presentation to his team members about the new software that he has recently reviewed. He feels that it will be very useful for his team and will increase efficiency. However, some members of the team disagree with Carl and argue that it could lead to a decrease in productivity. Carl, irritated at being challenged, feels that the team members are making excuses for being lazy. In the context of this scenario, Carl's judgment has been influenced by

• A) his self-efficacy.
• B) social facilitation effect.
• C) noise.
• D) groupthink.
• E) his perception.

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Definitions:

Rationalization

A defense mechanism where one justifies actions or feelings with logical reasons, even if these are not the true reasons.

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality, truth, or facts.

Minimization

The strategy or action of reducing or keeping something to its smallest amount or degree.

Justification

The act of providing reasons or explanations for behaviors, decisions, or beliefs.