Instead of being friendly,Jim continues to act in a hostile manner even when rebuffed for it.According to George Kelly,which of the following best explains Jim's persistent behavior?
A) Jim makes a low-risk choice of behaving in a hostile manner because he can predict how others will react to it.
B) Jim has never tried to be friendly,so he cannot predict how others are going to respond.
C) Jim is uncertain about changing his behavior even though the rewards for being friendly are potentially greater.
D) All of these are correct.

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According to George Kelly's theory, individuals use personal constructs to predict and interpret experiences. Jim's persistent hostile behavior, despite being rebuffed, can be explained by all the provided options: A) He might find it a low-risk choice because he can predict reactions to his hostility; B) He might never have tried being friendly, leading to uncertainty about others' responses; C) He might be uncertain about changing his behavior despite the potential rewards of being friendly. All these reasons align with Kelly's perspective on personal constructs and their role in guiding behavior.

Instead of Being Friendly,Jim Continues to Act in a Hostile