Mary and Liz are both harassed by their manager. The manager tends to make inappropriate remarks and even sexual propositions at the end of their shifts. Mary is quite annoyed, but tends to flirt back with the manager in order to avoid conflict. Liz, however, ignores the manager and does not see him as a threat to her being successful at work. Based on the research cited in your text, who is LESS likely to experience the negative effects of sexual harassment?
A) Mary.
B) Liz.
C) Both Mary and Liz will experience negative effects.
D) Neither Mary nor Liz will experience negative effects.

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Liz is less likely to experience the negative effects of sexual harassment because she does not see the manager as a threat and therefore does not internalize or attribute the harassment to herself. Mary, on the other hand, may experience negative effects due to the unwanted attention and pressure to flirt back in order to avoid conflict. Studies have shown that those who perceive sexual harassment as a threat to their success or self-worth are more likely to experience negative effects such as anxiety, depression, and decreased job satisfaction.

Mary and Liz Are Both Harassed by Their Manager