Seligman and His Colleagues Conducted a Course in Which University

question 55

Multiple Choice

Seligman and his colleagues conducted a course in which university students at risk for depression were taught cognitive and social problem-solving skills.What criterion was used to determine whether students in the study were at risk for depression?

• A)a low score on a test of learned helplessness
• B)a poor response to antidepressant medication
• C)a pessimistic cognitive style
• D)a family history of depression

Identify the various tactics for gaining compliance, such as ingratiation, personal appeals, and exchange.

Explore the effectiveness of core power tactics and their impact on influence processes.

Grasp the concept of instrumental compliance and resistance in response to influence attempts.

Explain how political tactics function within organizational decision-making.

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Definitions:

Location Alternatives

Different geographic locations considered for setting up operations, facilities, or business units, evaluated based on factors like cost, access to markets, or regulatory environments.

Economic Comparison

The analysis and assessment of different economic scenarios, decisions, or policies based on their outcomes, costs, and benefits.

Service Firms

Companies that specialize in delivering non-physical goods, such as consultancy, financial services, and repairs, to their clientele.

Good Demographics

Characteristics of human populations (like age, sex, income) used to identify market segments or understand consumer preferences.