Research Shows That Job Applicants Are Rated More Negatively If

question 97

Multiple Choice

Research shows that job applicants are rated more negatively if they are shown sitting next to an obese woman. This effect is called ____.

• A) contagious stigma
• B) stigma generalization
• C) stigma carryover
• D) stigma by association

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Definitions:

Rational Consumer

The theoretical concept of a consumer who always makes decisions that provide the greatest benefit or utility according to their preferences.

Equilibrium

A state of balance in a system where competing forces or influences are equal; in economics, it's where supply equals demand.

Marginal Utility

The change in satisfaction or utility that an individual gains from consuming an additional unit of a good or service.

Consumer Equilibrium

A state where an individual allocates their income in a way that maximizes their utility, given their budget constraints.