Which of the Following Best Explains Why a 40-Year-Old Woman

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why a 40-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy would interpret an ad for an age-minimizing makeup differently?

• A) They respond in contrasting ways to different media.
• B) They are not equally susceptible to noise.
• C) They follow different communication models.
• D) They have different frames of reference.
• E) One is not as likely as the other to provide feedback.

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Definitions:

Poorer Adjustment

A lower ability to adapt effectively to new environments, situations, or changes, often resulting in negative emotional or behavioral responses.

Defense Mechanism

An unconscious mental tactic employed to shield an individual from the stress caused by thoughts or feelings deemed unacceptable.

Frustrated Desires

Feelings of dissatisfaction or discontentment when one's goals or needs are not fulfilled or blocked.

Self-critical

A tendency to evaluate oneself harshly, focusing on shortcomings and failures rather than strengths and accomplishments.