Which Occurrence Is Likely to Result in a Negative Contrast

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which occurrence is likely to result in a negative contrast effect?

• A) Sylvia is given a choice between helping to clean the house or doing yard work.
• B) Ryan receives $40 for cutting the neighbors' grass and $20 for mowing his parent's lawn.
• C) Hector's boss criticizes him when he makes mistakes and praises him when he performs his job correctly.
• D) Christa learns that if she eats ice cream slowly she does not get a headache, but if she eats it too quickly she does.

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Definitions:

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Refrigerator

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