Kara would be described as self-denying, inhibited, and anxious
She lets others make choices for her and feels sad and even angry that she never seems to get "her way." When Kara gives in and does what her friends want her to do, her friends often feel either some degree of sympathy or guilt for her or even contempt for Kara's "always putting others first" attitude. Kara is exhibiting
a. nonassertive behavior.
b. self-assertion.
c. a lack of critical thinking.
d. overly empathic behavior.
ANSWER: a
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