Seventy-Year-Old Qing Decides That He Cannot Remain Effective at All

question 38

Multiple Choice

Seventy-year-old Qing decides that he cannot remain effective at all types of gambling so he decides to focus only on blackjack,with the hopes that this narrow focus will allow him to perform better in this one area.According to the SOC approach,Qing's decision to abandon other forms of gambling represents

• A)selection.
• B)optimization.
• C)compensation.
• D)plasticity.

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Definitions:

Selective Listening

Listening to only parts of a message or conversation that interest the listener, ignoring the rest.

Facial Expression

Movements of the facial muscles that convey emotions or reactions to stimuli, serving as a powerful form of nonverbal communication.

High-Context Culture

A culture in which the social context surrounding a written document is far more important than the document itself. One must be very careful about cultural norms, nonverbal behaviors on both sides, and anything else involving the overall atmosphere of the communication.

Cultural Norms

Shared expectations and rules that guide behavior of people within social groups or cultures.