Under What Conditions of Social Comparison Might We Compare the Rightness

question 88

Multiple Choice

Under what conditions of social comparison might we compare the rightness of our judgments or actions with those of people who are obviously dissimilar to ourselves?

• A) when the people are new to the community
• B) when the item or behaviour being judged is popular
• C) when we have little time to think through how we feel
• D) when we are reasonably certain of our own judgments or actions

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Definitions:

Employment-At-Will

A legal doctrine that means an employer can terminate an employee at any time for any reason, except an illegal one, or no reason without incurring legal liability.

Doctrine

A belief, principle, or policy held, taught, or advocated in law, such as the "doctrine of precedent" which is foundational to the common law system.

Fired

Termination of employment by an employer.

Disparate Treatment

Unequal behavior towards someone because of their race, age, gender, religion, or other protected status that results in discrimination.