An AARP (2001) Survey Examined Attitudes Toward Physical Attractiveness in a National

question 43

Multiple Choice

An AARP (2001) survey examined attitudes toward physical attractiveness in a national telephone survey of over 2000 Americans. It found

• A) only negative evaluations
• B) only positive evaluations
• C) both negative and positive evaluations
• D) older respondents think they are at their peak attractiveness
• E) older respondents no longer consider themselves attractive

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Definitions:

Scapegoating

The practice of unfairly blaming an individual or group for problems or failures, often to deflect responsibility or criticism from oneself.

Cultural Blocks

Psychological barriers or social norms that inhibit creativity or prevent individuals from thinking innovatively within a cultural context.

Creative Decision Making

The process of generating innovative solutions during the decision-making process to solve problems or seize opportunities.

Conflict Avoidance

Conflict avoidance is a behavioral strategy where individuals or groups attempt to prevent, evade, or deflect conflicts to maintain peace or harmony.