Terence has started to believe that a friend at work is really a spy from another company, leading him to avoid interactions with this person as much as possible
He treats all interactions with her as suspect and is reluctant to share any work-related information with her. Which of the following principles, theorems, or concepts best explains Terence's behavior?
A) the components principle of the social structure and personality perspective
B) the Thomas theorem
C) the Peter principle
D) the group processes concept of legitimacy
Answer: B
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