Feather Investigated How People React to the Failure of Another

question 44

Multiple Choice

Feather investigated how people react to the failure of another individual. Which of the following is NOT a finding from his studies?

• A) If the individual was low-status, participants felt more pleasure.
• B) Subjects with low self-esteem reported more delight than subjects with high self-esteem.
• C) When the individual's success was apparently not deserved, observing his failure was more pleasing to subjects.
• D) If the individual who failed had high status, participants felt more pleasure.

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Definitions:

Emotional Attachment

Emotional attachment is the emotional bond between an individual and an object, idea, place, or person, often leading to a sense of belonging or affection.

Job Satisfaction

The level of contentment employees feel with their job roles, responsibilities, and work environment, which can affect their performance and commitment.

Ethical Issue

A situation or decision that involves a conflict between the perceived correctness of different moral imperatives or ethical principles.

Valued Rewards

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