The Experiment by Olson and His Colleagues (1994) in Which

question 91

Multiple Choice

The experiment by Olson and his colleagues (1994) in which participants role-played an interaction involving expression of resentment demonstrated that:

• A) in situations of relative deprivation the expression of resentment is not motivated by self-presentation
• B) high self-monitors adjust emotional displays to the situation
• C) expressions of dissatisfaction may be governed by self-presentation motives
• D) expressions of dissatisfaction may be governed by self-verification motives
• E) none of the above

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Hierarchical Model

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a region of the brain located in the front part of the cerebral cortex, involved in decision making, problem solving, conscious thought, and social behavior.