Research on Effort Justification and Cognitive Dissonance Theory Might Suggest

question 95

Multiple Choice

Research on effort justification and cognitive dissonance theory might suggest that we will be more attracted to potential dating partners who ____ than potential dating partners who ____.

• A) are physically attractive, are not
• B) play "hard to get", don't
• C) are similar to us, are not
• D) flatter us, don't

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Definitions:

Inverse Demand Function

A mathematical function that expresses price as a function of quantity demanded, illustrating how the price necessary to sell a given quantity changes.

Price

The amount of money required to purchase a good or service, often determined by supply and demand dynamics in the market.

Income

Funds accumulated over time from work or investing efforts, usually received systematically.

Utility Function

A representation in economics of how a consumer ranks different bundles of goods according to their level of satisfaction or happiness.