A staff member came to the in-service session upset because it was her day off. She was wearing tight, revealing clothes. The nurse manager realized that the staff nurse was demonstrating what reaction to the conflict?
a. Sublimation
b. Attention getting
c. Identification
d. Rationalization
ANS: B
Attention getting may involve seeking highly visible jobs, engaging in loud or excessive talking, wearing bright or sexy clothing or unusual hair styles, or driving flashy cars.
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