The certain senior faculty member has been giving a junior faculty member a hard time, criticizing their research and teaching both to their face and behind their back. The junior faculty member doesn't want to say anything, fearing negative repercussions. However, when the senior faculty member gives a seminar, the junior shows up very late and is somewhat disruptive when entering. This is an example of ________.

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The junior faculty member's actions of showing up late and being somewhat disruptive, without directly confronting the issue, are indicative of passive-aggressive behavior. This involves expressing negative feelings indirectly rather than openly addressing them.

The Certain Senior Faculty Member Has Been Giving a Junior