The Distress Associated with Having to Pick a Course of Action

question 48

Multiple Choice

The distress associated with having to pick a course of action among a very large number of reasonable alternatives best illustrates

• A) relative deprivation.
• B) unrealistic optimism.
• C) the tyranny of choice.
• D) suppressed immune functioning.

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Definitions:

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person, fostering a sense of compassion and connection.

Self-Reliance

Dependence on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others.

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often accompanied by a disregard for other cultures.

Egotism

A personality trait characterized by an excessive preoccupation with oneself and one's own importance, often disregarding others.