Pete Has Just Been Playing Mortal Kombat for 4 Hours

question 138

Multiple Choice

Pete has just been playing Mortal Kombat for 4 hours and goes out to the store to get a slurpee.He sees a man fall on his way into the store.Pete is _______ likely to help because ___________.

• A)more; violent video games have relieved his pent-up energy so he is in a better mood.
• B)more; he wants to feel better about himself after slaughtering many game characters.
• C)less; playing violent video games decreases prosocial behaviour.
• D)less; he may interpret the man's behaviour with hostile intent.

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Definitions:

Disinflation

The process of slowing down the rate of inflation, resulting in a decrease in the general price levels of goods and services over time.

Inflation

The frequency at which the overall pricing of goods and services heightens, eroding the ability to buy.

Price Level

A measure indicating the average price of goods and services in an economy, often compared over time to assess inflation or deflation.

Inflation

The rate at which the cost of goods and services goes up, thereby reducing the purchasing capacity.