Individuals who have attempted to attain a higher status in the company they work for but have failed to so and then go on to redirecting their energy to new and different activities, or even quit their position, are using:
A) aggression.
B) rationalisation.
C) regression.
D) withdrawal.

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This behavior is an example of withdrawal, which involves a retreat from a situation in order to avoid dealing with the problem. In this case, the individual is withdrawing from the situation where they have failed to attain a higher status in the company, and redirecting their energy to new and different activities or even quitting their position altogether. Aggression involves lashing out at others in a hostile manner, rationalization involves attempting to justify or excuse one's behavior, and regression involves returning to immature or childish behaviors as a coping mechanism.

Individuals Who Have Attempted to Attain a Higher Status in the Company