Dana and John Are Expecting Their First Child and Therefore

question 113

Multiple Choice

Dana and John are expecting their first child and therefore decide to furnish their baby's nursery. They browse over the Internet,read parents' magazines,look out for advertisements,and visit child-care stores to purchase reasonable and good quality furniture.Their effort to ensure they make the right purchase decisions can be described as a _____ associated with the consumption process.

• A) cost
• B) reaction
• C) value outcome
• D) touchpoint
• E) satisfier

Understand the concept of social facilitation and its effects on performance.

Gain insight into attribution theory and its application in social psychology.

Recognize the concept of stereotype threat and its effects on behavior.

Understand the principles of group dynamics, including social loafing and groupthink.

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Definitions:

Social Stigma

The disapproval or discrimination against a person or group based on perceivable social characteristics that serve to distinguish them from other members of a society.

Fatness

A colloquial term often used to describe excess body weight or adiposity, which can carry derogatory connotations.

Sexually Hyperactive

Characterized by excessive and often compulsive engagement in sexual activities or thoughts.

Homosexuals

Individuals who are attracted romantically or sexually to people of the same sex; a rephrasing from "Homosexuality" focusing on the individuals.