People Who Tend to Attribute Their Setbacks to External, Unstable

question 58

Multiple Choice

People who tend to attribute their setbacks to external, unstable, specific factors are exhibiting

• A) an optimistic explanatory style.
• B) a pessimistic attributional style.
• C) poor self-image and low self-esteem.
• D) the fundamental attribution error.

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Definitions:

Clayton Antitrust Act

A piece of legislation passed in the United States in 1914 aimed at preventing anti-competitive practices in their incipiency, specifically addressing issues of price discrimination, exclusive dealing agreements, and mergers and acquisitions that could potentially lead to monopolies.

Wheeler-Lea Act

An amendment to the Federal Trade Commission Act in the United States, focusing on protecting consumers from deceptive and unfair business practices.

Sherman Antitrust Act

A foundational United States antitrust law passed in 1890 that prohibits monopolistic business practices, aiming to promote fair competition for the benefit of consumers.

Robinson-Patman Act

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