Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Our

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of our increasingly globalized world?

• A)communications systems that link all regions of the Earth instantaneously
• B)transportation systems capable of moving goods quickly by air, sea, and land
• C)powerful transnational conglomerate corporations
• D)local folk cultures
• E)new and more flexible forms of monetary flow

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where there is a feeling of uncomfortable tension which comes from holding two conflicting thoughts in the mind at the same time.

Carryover Effect

A phenomenon where the effect of a previous condition persists and influences performance in subsequent conditions in a study.

Self-Serving Bias

A cognitive bias where individuals attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors.

Negative Wording

Phrasing questions or statements in a survey or test in a way that assumes a negative outcome, which can influence responses.