According to the Authors of Your Text, One Major Problem

question 86

Multiple Choice

According to the authors of your text, one major problem with preparing excuses in advance of possible failure is that __________.

• A) we may come to believe those excuses and exert less effort to succeed
• B) others may believe our excuses and make us the object of pity
• C) an excess of excuses can lead to negative attributions of irresponsibility
• D) when people believe our excuses, we overestimate our abilities

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Definitions:

Unseemly Expansion

Inappropriate or morally questionable territorial or economic growth, often criticized for disregarding ethical considerations or the wellbeing of affected populations.

Corporate Profits

The residual income of a company after all expenses, including taxes and operating costs, have been subtracted from total revenue.

Equal Pay

The principle that individuals in the same workplace should be given equal pay for equal work, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, or other categories of discrimination.

Discriminatory Hiring

Employment practices that unfairly favor or marginalize candidates based on attributes such as race, gender, or age rather than merit.