In the Study by Dunn, Aknin, and Norton, What Occurred

question 59

Multiple Choice

In the study by Dunn, Aknin, and Norton, what occurred with participants who were instructed to spend money on someone else?

• A) They were not as happy as others who spent money on themselves.
• B) They had higher well-being at the end of the day.
• C) They did not express either positive or negative emotions about it.
• D) They were satisfied if they also spent an equal amount on themselves.

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Definitions:

Power Distance

A term used in cultural studies and sociology to describe the extent to which less powerful members of institutions and organizations within a country expect and accept that power is distributed unequally.

Oneness

A psychological concept referring to a deep sense of connection or unity with others, often leading to heightened empathy and altruism.

Complementary Stereotypes

Both positive and negative stereotypes that are ascribed to a group as a way of justifying the status quo.

Status Quo

The existing state of affairs or current condition, often used to describe a situation that remains unchanged.