The Certain Senior Faculty Member Has Been Giving a Junior

Multiple Choice

The certain senior faculty member has been giving a junior faculty member a hard time, criticizing their research and teaching both to their face and behind their back. The junior faculty member doesn't want to say anything, fearing negative repercussions. However, when the senior faculty member gives a seminar, the junior shows up very late and is somewhat disruptive when entering. This is an example of ________.

A) avoidance behavior
B) learned helplessness
C) temporary suppression
D) passive aggressiveness