Case 17.1 ​

question 58

Multiple Choice

Case 17.1
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William is a 38-year-old computer systems executive.He has come to a point in his life where he is reassessing his ambitions and personal life.He attends professional development conferences regularly and is working on an MBA.Although he eats a low-fat diet and exercises regularly,he works 70-80 hours a week,seldom sees his children except after they are in bed,does not visit his place of worship except on religious holidays,and feels as though his wife is a stranger.William believes that if he can earn just 20 percent more,he can relax because his family will be financially secure.
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-Refer to Case 17.1.Should William begin earning 20 percent more,what is he likely to discover?

• A) ​Money does not create or sustain happiness.
• B) Money is ultimately the most effective way to developing security in life.​
• C) He needs more money beyond the 20 percent salary increase.​
• D) Money is more important than physical fitness.​

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Definitions:

Behavior

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Stereotypes

Oversimplified generalizations about a group of people that often do not consider individual differences and can lead to biased judgments.

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Preconceived opinion or bias against a person or group without sufficient justification.

Social Psychology

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