Reactive and protective behaviors designed to avoid action, blame, or change are termed ________.

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The term defensive behaviors refers to behaviors that individuals display in order to avoid taking responsibility, to deny or avoid change, to shift blame onto others or to evade criticism. These behaviors are often reactive and protective in nature, aimed at shielding the individual from any negative outcomes that may arise from taking action or accepting responsibility. The other options are not as relevant to this concept, as political behaviors refer to actions taken to gain power or influence, protectionism refers to economic policies that protect local industries, and impression management and shielding bias are broader concepts that do not necessarily imply avoidance of action or responsibility.

Reactive and Protective Behaviors Designed to Avoid Action, Blame, or Change