Which of the following would be most likely to result from a manipulation motive?
A) tapping your fingers on a desktop during a lecture
B) fiddling with a pocket watch during a job interview
C) looking for a drugstore in order to buy a newspaper
D) taking apart a car engine to see how it runs

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A manipulation motive involves a desire to control or influence one's environment or others. Fiddling with a pocket watch during a job interview could be seen as a way to control the situation or manipulate the interviewer's perception of the candidate. Tapping fingers on a desktop may indicate boredom or anxiety rather than a manipulation motive. Looking for a drugstore to buy a newspaper and taking apart a car engine are not necessarily indicative of a manipulation motive.

Which of the Following Would Be Most Likely to Result