Even Though She Does Not Even Like the Particular Genre

question 47

Multiple Choice

Even though she does not even like the particular genre of music, Jane told all of her friends that the winner of American Idol was from her hometown. Jane was using the method of self-enhancement known as_____ .

• A) downward social comparison.
• B) upward social comparison.
• C) basking in reflected glory.
• D) "CORFing."

Recognize the aspects of agency influence and the concept of a "captured" agency.

Understand the role of Congress and other governmental figures in the oversight and budgeting of agencies.

Differentiate between the types of regulation (social, economic, safety) and the agencies primarily responsible for each.

Understand the role and powers of administrative agencies.

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Definitions:

Inhibition

The process of restraining or suppressing a response, action, or cognitive process, often discussed in psychology and neuroscience.

Aggressive Behaviors

Actions intended to cause harm or force upon others, either physically or emotionally, as a means of asserting dominance, expressing frustration, or achieving a goal.

Heteronomous Morality

A stage in child development described by Piaget where children believe rules are unchangeable and morality is dictated by external authority figures.

Objective Consequences

Outcomes or results of an action that are observable and can be measured independently of personal feelings or opinions.