Kurt Lewin's "calm waters" metaphor sees change as ________.
A) an unusual event
B) the natural state of things
C) unfortunate
D) avoidable

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A) The "calm waters" metaphor sees calm equilibrium as the natural state of things, with change being an occasional occurrence that briefly upsets the status quo before things are restored to normal. This makes "an unusual event" the correct response and eliminates "the natural state of things" since change in Lewin's view is clearly not the natural state of things. Both "unfortunate" and "avoidable" can also be eliminated since Lewin does not see change as a negative thing or a thing that can necessarily be avoided. In fact, rather than avoid change, Lewin devised a system for dealing with change.

Kurt Lewin's "Calm Waters" Metaphor Sees Change as ________