For the Relationship Between Social Class and Movie Attendance,a Researcher

question 49

Multiple Choice

For the relationship between social class and movie attendance,a researcher found a gamma of -0.45.This indicates that

• A)as social class increases,so does movie attendance.
• B)rich people watch more movies than poor people.
• C)there is no relationship between these variables.
• D)people from higher social classes are less likely to attend movies.

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that people are motivated to act in certain ways because they expect the outcome of their actions to achieve a desired goal.

Positive Incentives

Incentives designed to encourage and reinforce desirable behaviors by providing rewards or benefits.

Self-Interest Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals' decisions are motivated by personal gain or benefits, emphasizing the role of self-benefit in human behavior.

Hedonic

Related to or considered in terms of pleasant (or unpleasant) sensations.