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A Psychologist Is Interested in Developing a New Personality Test

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A psychologist is interested in developing a new personality test that will yield information about a person's happiness and optimism. It is MOST likely that this psychologist is a/an:


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Social Dominance Theory

A theory that suggests societies are structured in hierarchical groupings, and biases and inequality stem from this social stratification.

Social Hierarchy

The ranking or grading of individuals and groups in any given society, often based on factors like power, wealth, or social status.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony in a decision-making group overrides a realistic appraisal of alternatives.

Power Distance

The extent to which less powerful members of institutions and organizations accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.

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