While Alan Is Waiting in Line for Tickets to the Show

question 35

Multiple Choice

While Alan is waiting in line for tickets to the show, the man behind him bumps into him. Even though the man apologizes, Alan becomes extremely upset and pushes him roughly. Alan is probably suffering from

• A) attention deficit disorder.
• B) negative affectivity disorder.
• C) hostile attributional bias.
• D) status offense syndrome.

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Definitions:

CPI

The Consumer Price Index, a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care.

Purchasing Power

How much a single unit of money can purchase in terms of goods or services, indicating the currency's value.

CPI

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services.

Period

A length or portion of time.