Efforts to Boost Someone's Self-Esteem with Random Expressions of Praise

question 31

Multiple Choice

Efforts to boost someone's self-esteem with random expressions of praise in the absence of good performance is most likely to promote

• A) the spotlight effect.
• B) free association.
• C) self-efficacy.
• D) helplessness.

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Profit Margin

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Costs associated with the day-to-day operations of a business, such as rent, utilities, and salaries, excluding the cost of goods sold.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributed to the production of goods sold by a business, including materials and labor.

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The revenue a company generates from sales after deducting returns, allowances for damaged or missing goods, and discounts.