John Gottman, Who Studies the Value and Consequences of Close

question 95

Multiple Choice

John Gottman, who studies the value and consequences of close personal relationships and marriages offers several conclusions drawn from his own and others' research. Which of the following answers is not one of these conclusions?

• A) People with good friends usually have less stress.
• B) People with good friends usually live longer.
• C) People who have good marriages live longer than those who don't.
• D) The length of your life is determined far more by the state of your close relationships than by genetics.
• E) The length of your life is determined far more by genetics than by the state of your close relationships.

Describe the concept of exchange in the context of nonprofit services and its impact on organizational operations.

Identify how brands play a crucial role in differentiating nonprofit goods and services.

Acknowledge the role of organizational brands as tools for effective public relations.

Discuss the intrinsic and extrinsic motivations for donations, including tax deductions and social benefits.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded equals the quantity supplied, leading to market balance.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive, often seen as a measure of producer welfare.

Supply Shift

A movement of the supply curve to the left or right, indicating a change in the quantity supplied at each price, usually in response to a change in determinants other than price.

Total Surplus

The sum of consumer and producer surplus, representing the total net benefit to society from the production and consumption of goods or services.