In One Study of the Spotlight Effect, Participants Who Arrived

question 22

Multiple Choice

In one study of the spotlight effect, participants who arrived individually were asked to put on a T-shirt printed with an image that they found embarrassing. Then, these participants were asked to enter another room where a group of other participants sat. After just a few moments, the T-shirt wearer left the room. What were the results of this study?

• A) T-shirt wearers who reported extremely high levels of embarrassment were remembered better than wearers who reported extremely low levels of embarrassment.
• B) T-shirt wearers who reported extremely low levels of embarrassment were remembered better than wearers who reported extremely high levels of embarrassment.
• C) T-shirt wearers estimated that about one-half of the group would be able to identify the person pictured on the T-shirt when asked later on by the experimenter. But only about one-quarter of the group members actually made a correct identification.
• D) T-shirt wearers estimated that about one-quarter of the group would be able to identify the person pictured on the T-shirt when asked later on by the experimenter. But about one-half of the group made a correct identification.

Recognize the role and definitions of collateral, security interests, and secured parties.

Understand the process and implications of perfection of security interests.

Comprehend the exceptions and specific rules related to purchase-money security interests (PMSIs).

Explain the impact of bankruptcy on secured transactions.

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