Shel and Fran Are Neighbors

question 50

Multiple Choice

Shel and Fran are neighbors.They work at the same firm and hold the same title.Shel finds that when Fran's consumption rises,Shel feels worse off.Fran feels the same way towards Shel's consumption.
Refer to the information given above.Suppose that the firm that employs both Fran and Shel began offering an hour of overtime at 1.5 times their base hourly wage and that both Fran and Shel worked the additional hour.Now suppose that the firm that employs Fran and Shel offers a second hour of overtime also at 1.5 times their base hourly wage.One can predict that:

• A)Fran will work even more but not Shel.
• B)Shel will work even more but not Fran.
• C)neither Fran nor Shel will change their work hours.
• D)both Fran and Shel will work even more.

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Definitions:

Positive Identity

A sense of self that is characterized by positive self-regard and a cohesive sense of personal worth.

Confusing Identity

A state of uncertainty or conflict about one's sense of self, often experienced during periods of significant change or development.

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The degree of accuracy or loyalty to an original source or to personal beliefs and values; in developmental psychology, Erikson defined it as the ability to maintain loyalties and values despite contradictions.

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