For a long time, Bob regularly approached his boss to offer what he thought were useful suggestions regarding ways to improve the department in which he worked. However, Bob’s boss always ignored him and Bob eventually stopped offering suggestions. One day, Bob’s boss moved to a new company, and Bob found himself with a new boss. However, Bob continued to never offer any suggestions. Which psychological phenomenon best helps to account for Bob’s behavior?
a. bystander effect
b. helplessness
c. social anxiety
d. self-presentational motivation
Ans: B
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