CIPS L5M8 Exam - Topic 1 Question 3 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L5M8 exam

Question #: 3
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following statements about individuals' resistance to change are TRUE? Select THREE

Achange is experienced equally by individuals

Ban individual with high levels of self-efficacy will likely fear change

Cresistance to change is driven by negative emotions such as fear

Dresistance to change can include passive actions such as not replying to emails

Emanagers should support individuals through the process of change

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Suggested Answer: C, D, E

Reactions to change vary by person; low (not high) self-efficacy correlates with fear/avoidance. True elements include: negative emotions (e.g., fear) often drive resistance; resistance may be passive (avoidance, delay); managers should support and guide individuals through the change journey.

by Margarett at Oct 28, 2025, 02:37 PM

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Janessa

22 days ago

A is not true. Change affects everyone differently.

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Billi

27 days ago

D is interesting. I never thought about passive resistance like that.

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Horace

2 months ago

I agree, C is definitely true. Emotions play a big role.

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Marget

2 months ago

I think C, D, and E are true. Fear drives resistance.

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Regenia

2 months ago

D is interesting! I never thought of passive resistance like that.

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Janey

2 months ago

Totally agree, E is crucial for helping people adapt.

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Hyman

2 months ago

Wait, B seems off. High self-efficacy usually means less fear, right?

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Thaddeus

2 months ago

C and E are definitely true.

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Shenika

3 months ago

C, D, and E are spot on. Resistance to change is all about the emotions and actions people take.

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Marta

3 months ago

Haha, B is just silly. Whoever wrote that option needs to go back to Psych 101.

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India

3 months ago

B is just wrong. People with high self-efficacy are usually more open to change, not afraid of it.

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Lynelle

3 months ago

C, D, and E are definitely true. Change can be really scary for some people.

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Lillian

3 months ago

I believe E is true for sure; managers really need to support their teams during change, but I’m a bit confused about the other options.

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Lilli

3 months ago

I feel like D could be true because passive resistance can be a real thing, but I can't recall if it was specifically mentioned in our readings.

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Hyun

4 months ago

I remember discussing how self-efficacy can actually help people embrace change, so I don't think B is correct.

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Alethea

4 months ago

I agree with C, D, and E. Resistance to change is a real thing, and managers need to help people through it.

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Tricia

4 months ago

I disagree with A. Everyone experiences change differently!

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Man

5 months ago

I think option C is definitely true since fear often drives resistance to change, but I'm not sure about A.

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Mitzie

5 months ago

I feel pretty confident about C and D. Those capture the emotional and behavioral aspects of resistance to change. I'm a bit iffy on B though.

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Mabelle

5 months ago

I'm not sure about A - I think change impacts different people in very different ways. But D and E seem like solid choices to me.

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Earlean

5 months ago

Okay, E is definitely true - managers need to support people through changes. And C makes sense, change can bring up a lot of fear and other negative emotions.

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Carry

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about B - I thought high self-efficacy would actually make someone more open to change. I'll need to think that one through more.

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Vallie

6 months ago

I think the key here is to focus on the different ways individuals can resist change. Statements C and D seem to capture that well, so I'll go with those.

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