Research Indicates That Credit Card Debt Is Most Related to ____

question 23

Multiple Choice

Research indicates that credit card debt is most related to ____.

• A) impulsive buying
• B) general self-destructiveness
• C) a tendency to feel generally out of control
• D) time orientation

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Definitions:

Motivational Distortion

A cognitive bias causing individuals to see what they wish to see or to hear what they wish to hear, often driven by their desires or fears.

Working Self-Concept

The part of an individual's self-knowledge that is currently active and influencing their thoughts, feelings, and actions at any given time.

Self-Defensiveness

A psychological reaction characterized by the attempt to protect oneself from perceived threats or criticism.

Communication Apprehension

The anxiety caused by having to talk with others.