According to Research on the Effects of Apologies in Reducing

question 145

Multiple Choice

According to research on the effects of apologies in reducing later aggression, which of the following statements is true about the effects of apologies? Apologies __________.

• A) are most effective if the offender can also right the wrong
• B) that are sincere and include an explanation are the most effective of all
• C) are more effective when made in public than when made in private
• D) serve to reduce dissonance in both the giver and the receiver

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Definitions:

Plankton

Tiny organisms that float or drift in water, either freshwater or saltwater, constituting a crucial part of aquatic food webs.

Mutualism

A symbiotic relationship between two species in which both species benefit from the interaction.

Mycorrhizae

Symbiotic associations between fungi and the roots of plants, improving nutrient and water uptake.

Epiphytes

Plants that grow on other plants for physical support but do not extract nutrients from their hosts, thus not parasitic.