Suppose That a Poll Is Taken About How Marriage Partners

question 37

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a poll is taken about how marriage partners relate to each other, and one of the questions asked is if the person being interviewed has ever lied to his/her spouse. Can the responses to this question be trusted?

• A) Yes, because the question is very straightforward.
• B) Yes, because most people are inclined to answer truthfully in a poll.
• C) No, because people who have lied to their spouse would probably deny it.
• D) No, because the question is ambiguous.
• E) Yes, because the vast majority of marriage partners do not lie to their spouse.

---

Definitions:

Reverse Discrimination

A phenomenon where affirmative action intended to redress discrimination inadvertently causes discrimination against majority or non-targeted groups.

Threat Message

Communication that warns of potential harm, encouraging individuals to take action to avoid negative consequences.

Advertising Work

The creation and execution of promotional material and campaigns to sell a product or service.

Coping with the Danger

Strategies or approaches used by individuals or communities to manage, mitigate, or adapt to threatening situations or environments.