In Addition to Making Shopping Easy, the Internet Makes Shopping

question 56

Multiple Choice

In addition to making shopping easy, the Internet makes shopping fun, at least for some consumers. People have the most fun when they are in a state of _____, which is experienced when people perform an activity skillfully with little thought or effort.

• A) continuity
• B) breeze
• C) ease
• D) continuance
• E) None of the above is correct.

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Definitions:

Pygmalion Effect

A self-fulfilling prophecy; an expectation that is confirmed because of the behavior of those who hold the expectation.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

An event that occurs because of the behavior of those who expect it to occur.

Gender-Role Stereotypes

Preconceived ideas about the roles and behaviors deemed appropriate for males and females in a society, often based on traditional norms and beliefs.

School Phobia

An irrational, intense fear of going to school, often resulting in the child refusing to attend school.