Gray Was Fired from AT&T for Falsifying Her Own Records

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True/False

Gray was fired from AT&T for falsifying her own records. When she filed for unemployment compensation, AT&T told the company handling her claim why it had fired her. She sued AT&T for defamation. The court would likely find no suit because AT&T had a business reason to share the negative information about Gray.

Recognize the influence of cognitive appraisals on emotional responses.

Describe the role of incentives and motivations in goal-directed behavior.

Understand the implications of emotional and physiological responses in social and cultural contexts.

Comprehend the interactions between hormones, emotions, and behaviors.

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Downward Mobility

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Federal Poverty Line

Federal index that defines “official” poverty in the United States based on household income; updated annually.

Official Poverty

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Intergenerational Mobility

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