According to the Text,the Contrast Effect That Makes Average People

question 51

Multiple Choice

According to the text,the contrast effect that makes average people feel homely in the company of beautiful people; it makes __________ people more conscious of their __________ in the company of cheerful people.

• A)happy; misery
• B)sad; misery
• C)sad; happiness
• D)happy; happiness

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Patriarchal Culture

A societal structure in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological perspective focusing on the symbolic meanings that people create and attach to behaviors, objects, and people, and how they use these meanings in their interactions.

Full-time Work

Employment in which individuals typically work a standard number of hours weekly, often considered to be 35-40 hours.