As Discussed in the Text, the Sociologist Phil Kunz Once

question 14

Multiple Choice

As discussed in the text, the sociologist Phil Kunz once performed a study in which he sent 578 Christmas cards to a sample of complete strangers living in Chicago, Illinois. What happened?

• A) Almost none of them sent him a card in return, since they didn't know who he was. However, a small but significant minority (?8%) were apparently very upset with the researcher.
• B) The vast majority of them(?95%) actually sent him a card in return or telephoned him to try to find out who he was.
• C) A significant minority of them(?20%) actually acted as though they knew who he was and sent him a card in return.
• D) Essentially, nothing-although he did receive a handful of cards (three or four) from people who probably mistakenly thought they knew who he was.

---

Definitions:

Antitrust Charges

Legal actions or penalties brought against corporations or organizations that are charged with practices deemed to restrain trade and reduce competition in the marketplace.

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

A U.S. federal agency that regulates the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil.

Sherman Act

A landmark federal statute in the United States antitrust law passed by Congress in 1890 to prohibit monopolies and other activities that restrict competition.

Clayton Act

A U.S. antitrust law enacted in 1914, aimed at prohibiting specific business activities that lessen competition, such as price discrimination, exclusive dealings, and mergers that significantly reduce market competition.