The CEO of a Major Corporation Is Being Interviewed by a Reporter

question 75

Multiple Choice

The CEO of a major corporation is being interviewed by a reporter from a TV news show.The CEO makes over $150 million a year.The reporter asks,"Are you really worth $150 million a year to your company,especially when your company has lost money the last three years? In fact,most of your employees make minimum wage which is not enough to support a family." All of the following are plausible responses by the executive to the reporter's question EXCEPT

• A) "I have to make major decisions, and I work endless hours under great pressure."
• B) "You will find that my compensation is in line with the CEOs of other firms in this industry."
• C) "This may seem like a lot of money to you, but in comparison to what top executives make in Europe and Asia, my compensation is quite moderate."
• D) "I have the responsibility for a major corporation. We would have lost even more money if I had not made the changes I did to our operations."

Analyze the concept and components of emotional intelligence and its significance.

Recognize the implications of the Flynn effect and its relation to IQ scores over time.

Understand the impact of genetic and environmental factors on intelligence.

Grasp the physiological basis of intelligence, including brain function and efficiency.

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Definitions:

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, customs, values, and behaviors appropriate to their society or specific social group.

Secondary Socialization

Is socialization outside the family after childhood.

Anticipatory Socialization

Involves taking on the norms and behaviors of a role to which we aspire.

Sigmund Freud's Theory

A set of psychoanalytic theories developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasize unconscious processes, childhood experiences, and sexuality in shaping human behavior.