Question

Miguel and Maria have been married for several years. Maria has been coming home from work and complaining bitterly about the new boss and all the changes that are going on. Miguel is getting a little tired of hearing her complaints but knows that Maria really needs to let off some steam. So instead of telling her to quit, he gives her a hug, asks her to sit down, and tell him all about it. Which strategy for escalating and maintaining a relationship is Miguel employing?

Answer 1

Answer:

Socially decent ring and adopting an other-oriented perspective

Explanation:

The personality trait big five-factor agreeableness traits come under the category of other orientations. The person who has a high score on this dimension will be more helpful and caring for others. This type of personality feel another person feelings and act according to them. So the person who has a high score on this dimension will be synonymous with the other orientation and the person who has less score on agreeableness has self-centered and focus on self.  

• Some points help you to identify other orientation:

• Make sure that the other person is feeling happy or comfortable

• Don't insult others it will be scored negatively

• Sympathize with other people