A nurse leader has been observing the behavior of group members since the formation of the group. During the past few sessions, the leader has noticed a member often making derogatory statements about other members' issues and then attempting to take the credit for the work the group has achieved. The nurse leader interprets this behavior as indicating which role?

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The aggressor deflates the status of others; expresses disapproval of the values, acts, or feelings of others; attacks the group or problem; jokes aggressively; and tries to take credit for the work. The group observer keeps records of various aspects of the group processes and interprets data to the group. The help-seeker attempts to gain sympathy from other group members by expressing insecurity, personal confusion, or depreciation of self beyond reason.

A Nurse Leader Has Been Observing the Behavior of Group