Kevin Is Offended When His Manager Stops by His Desk

question 3

Multiple Choice

Kevin is offended when his manager stops by his desk and places his hand on Kevin's arm while he talks with him. Kevin feels constrained by the situation. His manager is demonstrating _____ touch.

• A) functional
• B) social-polite
• C) love-intimate
• D) demand

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Definitions:

Mathematical Model

A symbolic representation of real-world phenomena using variables, equations, and/or logical relationships to describe and predict behaviors or outcomes.

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