According to Festinger, When People Have No Objective Measure from Which

question 49

Multiple Choice

According to Festinger, when people have no objective measure from which to learn about themselves, they learn about themselves by:

• A) comparing themselves with others.
• B) putting their past behind them.
• C) playing up their strengths rather than their weaknesses.
• D) ignoring the comments of others and looking to the future.

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Definitions:

On-The-Job Training

The education and training provided to employees while they perform tasks or processes related to their job at the workplace.

Human Capital

The collective skills, knowledge, or other intangible assets of individuals that can be used to create economic value for the individuals, their employers, or the community.

Marginal Productivities

Describes the additional output generated by employing one more unit of input, holding other inputs constant.

Higher Earnings

Increased income from wages, salaries, investments, or other sources, typically compared to a previous period or average.