Positive affectivity is a dispositional tendency to? A.) experience pleasant, engaging moods such as enthusiasm, excitement, and elation. B.) experience unpleasant moods such as hostility, nervousness, and annoyance. C.) obtain power and influence within a social structure as a means of expressing personality. D.) obtain acceptance in personal relationships as a means of expressing personality. E.) accomplish task-related goals as a means of expressing personality.

Positive affectivity is a dispositional tendency to? A.) experience pleasant, engaging moods such as enthusiasm, excitement, and elation. B.) experience unpleasant moods such as hostility, nervousness, and annoyance. C.) obtain power and influence within a social structure as a means of expressing personality. D.) obtain acceptance in personal relationships as a means of expressing personality. E.) accomplish task-related goals as a means of expressing personality.

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Chapter13: Managing Diversity

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