Gary wants to become an administrator, but after ten years he is still working as a staff member.Gary is dealing with this frustration by pretending not to care about getting a promotion.His reaction to this frustration would be considered circumvention.

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Gary's reaction is not circumvention; it is more accurately described as rationalization or denial, where he convinces himself that he doesn't care about the promotion to cope with his frustration. Circumvention involves finding an alternative way to achieve a goal, not dismissing the goal itself.

Gary Wants to Become an Administrator, but After Ten Years