Roger got passed over for a promotion at work and he is so angry about it because his boss had all but promised him that he would get it. Given that emotions drive specific action tendencies, which action is Roger most likely to take in response to his anger?
A) He will work longer hours to prove that he deserved the promotion so that he doesn't get passed over next time.
B) He will take some time off work so that he doesn't have to face everyone in the office who know he didn't get the promotion.
C) He will apologize to his boss for disappointing him.
D) None of the above would be a likely action tendency in response to his anger.

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Roger's anger is likely to drive him toward action that can help him prove his worth and competence to his boss. Therefore, he is most likely to work harder and longer hours to show his boss that he deserved the promotion and avoid getting passed over in the future.

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