Forgas and Others (2008)conducted a Study on Whether the Mood

question 126

Multiple Choice

Forgas and others (2008) conducted a study on whether the mood of salespeople would affect their tendency to help.The results indicated that

• A) the mood manipulation had the strongest effect on the least experienced staff.
• B) the mood manipulation had no effect.
• C) the mood manipulation had the strongest effect on the most experienced staff.
• D) the mood manipulation had the same effect on both more experienced and less experienced staff.

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Definitions:

Scapegoats

Individuals or groups blamed for wrongs that they haven't committed, often as a way of deflecting blame from the true culprits.

Least Power

A principle suggesting that in a social relationship, the person who cares the least has the most power.

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion or bias against an individual or group without sufficient information, often leading to discrimination and social injustice.