Annie has worked her way to the top at a major city newspaper and is now a top columnist. During her career she experienced almost abusive treatment from supervisors who wanted to "put her in her place." Now that she is in a position of authority, she feels it is important to treat others with respect. What Gibb pairing does Annie's two experiences describe?
A) Superiority versus equality
B) Certainty versus provisionalism
C) Strategy versus spontaneity
D) Control versus problem orientation

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Annie's previous experience of being treated abusively by supervisors who wanted to "put her in her place" describes a dynamic of superiority versus equality. This is because her supervisors were asserting their superiority over her, while Annie now values treating others with respect and equality in her position of authority.

Annie Has Worked Her Way to the Top at a Major