People Who Tend to Focus on Avoiding Negative Outcomes Are

question 96

Multiple Choice

People who tend to focus on avoiding negative outcomes are:

• A) low in prevention focus.
• B) high in prevention focus.
• C) high in need for cognition.
• D) low in need for cognition.

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Definitions:

Verbal Ability

The capacity to use language effectively, including aspects like vocabulary, syntax, and semantic knowledge.

Adoptive Parents

Individuals or couples who legally take on the parental responsibilities for a child that is not biologically theirs.

Biological Parents

The parents who are genetically related to a child, as opposed to adoptive parents or caregivers.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group, which can hinder performance in a variety of settings.