Suppose That There Are Two Winners for the Nobel Prize

question 137

Multiple Choice

Suppose that there are two winners for the Nobel Prize in Economics this year, and suppose that one of them is a professor at your university while the other is a professor somewhere else. Research suggests that you will tend to ____.

• A) judge the winner from your university more positively
• B) judge the winner from the other university more positively
• C) judge the winner from your university more positively-but only if you have extremely high self-esteem
• D) judge the winner from your university more positively-but only if you have extremely low self-esteem

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Definitions:

Psychological Contract

An unwritten and implicit agreement between an employer and an employee that outlines mutual expectations, including job security, loyalty, and commitment.

Psychological Contract Breach

The perception that an employer has failed to fulfill one or more unwritten expectations or promises to an employee.

Sense of Betrayal

The feeling experienced when one believes that they have been deceived or let down by others, breaking a presumed trust.

Mentoring Career Function

A role often assumed by experienced professionals to guide, support, and facilitate the professional growth of junior colleagues.