A Student Who Is Sitting Quietly in a Classroom and Listening

question 114

Multiple Choice

A student who is sitting quietly in a classroom and listening to his professor lecture is likely acting based on self-interest if he is:

• A) hoping he will make a good impression on the professor so she will write him a good letter of recommendation
• B) sitting at the back of the room completing the homework for another class
• C) repeating the same behavior he learned in high school
• D) hoping the lecture will go faster without interruption and the class will end early
• E) taking detailed notes

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Definitions:

Attraction

The feeling of being drawn towards someone or something, often due to physical, emotional, or psychological factors.

Helen Fisher

An American anthropologist and human behavior researcher known for her work on romantic love, marriage, and the biology of attraction.

Psychological Context

The mental and emotional factors that influence the perceptions, thoughts, and behaviors of an individual or group.

Communication

A transactional process in which symbols, such as words, gestures, and movements, are used to establish human contact, exchange information, and reinforce or change attitudes and behaviors.