According to the Principle of Optimal Distinctiveness

question 16

Multiple Choice

According to the principle of optimal distinctiveness,

• A) people prefer to maintain both their independence and their connections with others.
• B) people are not able to maintain both their independence and their connections with others.
• C) people have higher self-esteem when they express their independence.
• D) people have higher self-esteem when they express their connections with others.

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Definitions:

Diffuse

To spread or scatter widely or thinly; often relating to the dissemination of ideas or technologies.

Try-demo Units

Sample products or systems that are offered for trial use to demonstrate their capabilities or features before a purchase decision is made.

Trialability

The degree to which a product or service can be experimented with on a limited basis before making a purchase decision.

Failure Rate

The proportion of a product, process, or service failing within a specific period under normal conditions.