Which One of the Following Best Illustrates a Hostile Attributional

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following best illustrates a hostile attributional bias?

• A)Howard thinks other students will like him better if he projects a "tough guy" image.
• B)Kenneth gets a thrill out of threatening children younger than himself and watching them squirm.
• C)Linda spreads malicious gossip whenever she hears it; on some occasions, she starts unkind rumors herself.
• D)When Isaac accidentally brushes by Janine in the hall, Janine assumes that Isaac is intentionally trying to hurt her.

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Definitions:

Arbitrage

A means to defeat a price discrimination scheme; it occurs when low-value individuals are able to resell their lower-priced goods to the higher-value group.

Low-value Group

A segment of the market or population perceived to have less purchasing power or economic importance.

Direct Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where a seller charges different prices to different customers for the same product or service, based explicitly on the customer's willingness to pay.

Indirect Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where different prices are charged for the same product or service in different markets or segments, not directly by customer characteristics.