When Mrs. Dalton is in the classroom, the students are obedient and controlled. When she steps into the hall to talk with a parent or administrator, the students talk, avoid work, tease each other, and waste time. The students are exhibiting
A) self-control.
B) committed compliance.
C) situational compliance.
D) power assertion.

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The students are only compliant and controlled in Mrs. Dalton's presence, which suggests situational compliance. When she steps out, they revert to their natural behavior. This indicates that their compliance is not due to personal commitment or self-control, but rather the situation and presence of authority. There is no evidence of power assertion because the students are not actively defying or resisting authority.

When Mrs Dalton Is in the Classroom, the Students Are Obedient