When We Perceive That Someone's Negative Behaviour Toward Us Was

question 215

Multiple Choice

When we perceive that someone's negative behaviour toward us was intended or controllable, we are more likely to __________. As people who are generally angry and aggressive tend to perceive others as __________, this may contribute to a vicious cycle of aggression.

• A)become angry and retaliate; having greater hostile intent
• B)become fearful and hesitant; being weak and fearful
• C)become avoidant and defensive; having greater hostile intent
• D)remove ourselves from the situation; being weak and fearful

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Definitions:

Perfectly Inelastic

A situation in demand where the quantity demanded does not change regardless of the price level.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded equals the quantity supplied, clearing the market.

Coefficient

A numerical or constant factor in a mathematical expression that multiplies the variable it is associated with.

Price Elasticity

The measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in the price of that good, indicating the sensitivity of demand to price changes.