Suppose the Problem Is the Stereo Noise in the Dorm

question 32

Multiple Choice

Suppose the problem is the stereo noise in the dorm. On the graph on the next page the amplifier dial numbers are located on the horizontal axis. The vertical axis measures the marginal costs and benefits of various levels of music (noise) . Also measured on the vertical axis is the marginal cost of insulating the walls to prevent the externalities from penetrating the wall. What if negotiation is impossible and you have the rights to play?

• A)You will play at 10 and insulate your walls.
• B)She will insulate her walls and you will play at 10.
• C)You will play at 6 and she will suffer through the listening of your playing.
• D)You will play at 3 and she will listen to the music that comes into her apartment.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the effect of personality or disposition and underestimate the influence of situational factors when explaining others' behavior.

Peripheral Route Persuasion

Attitude-change path in which people are influenced by incidental cues, such as a speaker’s attractiveness.

Belief-Based Feelings

Emotions that are deeply rooted in personal convictions and values, influencing an individual's psychological state.

Dispositional Attributions

The tendency to attribute people's behaviors to their internal characteristics, such as personality, beliefs, or motivations, rather than to situational factors.