In the Absence of Social Norms That Prescribe the Expression

question 2

Multiple Choice

In the absence of social norms that prescribe the expression of positive emotion,during computer-mediated conversations people are more likely to express ________ and are more likely to use ________.

• A)negative emotion; the flaming effect
• B)trust; schmoozing
• C)respect; status cues
• D)pessimism; curse of knowledge effect

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Definitions:

Profit-Maximizes

Strategies or actions by firms aimed at increasing their profits to the highest possible level.

Total Cost

The market value of the inputs a firm uses in production.

Marginal Cost

The supplementary cost that comes with the creation of one more unit of a product or service.

Perfectly Competitive

A market structure characterized by a large number of small firms, a homogeneous product, and free entry and exit, leading to price taking behavior.