The Tendency to Be Skeptical and Critical of Bad Feedback

question 69

Multiple Choice

The tendency to be skeptical and critical of bad feedback about your performance, but accepting of good feedback is a ____.

• A)self-presentation strategy
• B)self-deception strategy
• C)self-regulation strategy
• D)social comparison process

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Definitions:

Inductive Reasoning

A method of reasoning in which specific observations or measurements are used to make general conclusions.

Normative Economics

A branch of economics that expresses value judgments about economic fairness or what the outcome of the economy or goals of public policy should be.

Economic Reasoning

The process of making decisions based on costs, benefits, and incentives in an effort to maximize benefits while minimizing costs.

Empirical Economics

The branch of economics that focuses on using data and statistical methods to test hypotheses and build economic theories.