Sometimes you may not want to learn more about someone you have to deal with, but because you HAVE to deal with that person you work to reduce relational uncertainty. You are motivated by __________ to do so.
A) incentives
B) deviance
C) fear
D) hope of reward
E) the prospect of future interaction

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The prospect of future interaction is the best choice as it suggests that the person has to deal with the other person in the future and wants to reduce uncertainty to ensure a smoother relationship. Incentives, deviance, fear, and hope of reward do not necessarily apply to the situation of reducing relational uncertainty in a required interaction.

Sometimes You May Not Want to Learn More About Someone