When a Large-Scale Layoff Is Announced in Bill's Company, All

question 120

Multiple Choice

When a large-scale layoff is announced in Bill's company, all the workers including Bill begin to complain.According to attribution theory, we would evaluate Bill's behavior as exhibiting

• A) high consistency.
• B) high distinctiveness.
• C) low consistency.
• D) low consensus.
• E) high consensus.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Glands

Endocrine glands located above the kidneys that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and cortisol.

Epinephrine

A hormone also known as adrenaline that is secreted by the adrenal glands and increases heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter involved in arousal and the stress response, also acting as a hormone.

Mood Contagion

The phenomenon where an individual's mood or emotional state is transferred to others, influencing their feelings and behaviors.