Brandon Is a Volunteer Leader on His Church's Human Relations

Brandon is a volunteer leader on his church's human relations committee which is charged to oversee staff job performance.Over the past year,Brandon has watched the senior pastor make selfish decisions,spread ill-will about the music leaders,and demand that education groups read only certain books.Brandon is very uncomfortable with the pastor's behaviors,but when it comes time for his committee to submit an annual evaluation of the senior pastor,Brandon gives the pastor a glowing report.Brandon is likely falling prey to which psychological factor that make him susceptible to dysfunctional leadership?

A) fear of ethical backlash
B) fear of ostracism and social death
C) need to feel chosen
D) need for security