Use the Following Diagram to Answer the Following Questions

question 5

Multiple Choice

Use the following diagram to answer the following questions.

-Refer to MBA. If high-stakes testing is used by employers for the hiring decision:

• A) Marginal benefits shift from MBA₁ to MBA₂.
• B) Achievement declines from A₂ to A₁.
• C) No change is predicted.
• D) Marginal benefits shift from MBA₂ to MBA₁.

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Definitions:

Frustration-aggression Hypothesis

A psychological theory suggesting that frustration often leads to aggressive behavior, as aggression is considered a result of being prevented from achieving a goal.

Displacement

A psychological defense mechanism in which a person redirects a negative emotion from its original source to a less threatening recipient.

Catharsis

The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions, often through art, dialogue, or exercise.

Defective Product

An item that is flawed, faulty, or does not meet the standard of quality, safety, or performance, resulting in potential harm to the user.