Karla's Friend, Jessica, Always Had to Have the Last Word

question 28

Multiple Choice

Karla's friend, Jessica, always had to have the last word. If Karla complained about a difficult test, Jessica would say, "That's nothing, you should see the tests Dr. Brown gives." If Karla is excited about a trip she is going to take, Jessica would say, "Oh, I've been there lots of times." Jessica could be described as having _____.

• A) conversational narcissism
• B) other orientation
• C) complementarity
• D) immediacy

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Definitions:

Income Distribution

The way in which total income is shared amongst the population or different groups within society.

Per Capita Incomes

The average income earned per person in a certain area or country, calculated by dividing the area's total income by its total population.

Purchasing Power

The capacity to buy goods and services, often determined by income, savings, and the current prices of goods and services.

Middle-income Households

Families or living units with income levels that fall in the middle range of the overall income distribution, often defined by economic researchers.