When Comparing Men and Women on the Measures of Comparative

question 71

Multiple Choice

When comparing men and women on the measures of comparative optimism in personal optimism, man scored _________ than women on comparative optimism and____________ than women on personal optimism.

• A) Higher; lower
• B) Lower; higher
• C) Lower; lower
• D) Higher; higher

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Definitions:

Contrast

The state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association.

Intensity

Refers to the degree of strength, force, or energy possessed by a process, phenomenon, or emotion.

Perceptual Selection

The process by which individuals choose which sensory information to focus on, influenced by factors such as interests and backgrounds.

Feng Shui

A traditional Chinese practice which aims to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment through spatial arrangements and orientation.