John-David arrived 15 minutes late for study group. The others in the group were busy studying and asking questions when he arrived

John-David then proceeded to hold court for 10 minutes, interrupting everyone to boast about the promotion he just received at work. John-David's actions best classify him as a(n) __________.
a) follower
b) recognition seeker
c) evaluator-critic
d) blocker


Answer: b

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