A/an ___________ Is a Device That Detects When a Person

question 34

Multiple Choice

A/an ___________ is a device that detects when a person has entered a room and switches on the room lighting;

• A) four-way switch
• B) single-pole switch
• C) dimmer switch
• D) occupancy sensor

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Definitions:

Discrimination

Unequal treatment or prejudice against individuals on the basis of their membership in a particular group, negatively affecting their opportunities and well-being.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that people experience discomfort (dissonance) when holding conflicting cognitions and are motivated to reduce this discomfort by altering attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors.

Outgroups

Groups to which a person does not belong or identify, often viewed as different or outside the social norm.

Mortality Salience

The awareness of one's own mortality, which can provoke various psychological responses and influence behaviors and attitudes toward life.