When Brian asks Benjamin if he wouldn't mind taking his shift on Saturday, Benjamin, who had already made plans for the weekend, lies and says, "Sure, no problem." What is Benjamin's most likely reason for this "misdemeanor lie"?

a. Save face for others

b. Protect resources

c. Save face for self

d. Avoid conflict

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Anthony Johns

Social Studies

28 April, 10:52

When Brian asks Benjamin if he wouldn't mind taking his shift on Saturday, Benjamin, who had already made plans for the weekend, lies and says, "Sure, no problem." What is Benjamin's most likely reason for this "misdemeanor lie"?

a. Save face for others

b. Protect resources

c. Save face for self

d. Avoid conflict

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Kareem Duarte · Answer 1

d. Avoid conflict

Explanation:

Brian lacks the capacity to say "no" and instead of standing up for himself and his pre arranged plans, he would rather not meet his needs in order to avoid conflict that would arise between him and Benjamin if he were to say "no". There are different reasons why he chooses to avoid conflict in this case, he does not want to "ruin" his relationship with Benjamin, fear of rejection for speaking up, believing his opinion is not valid, etc.