A 2009 Study Examining the Effects of the Temperature of a Room

question 129

Multiple Choice

A 2009 study examining the effects of the temperature of a room on social relationships found:

• A) individuals who waited in a room with higher temperatures exhibited more interest in social relations.
• B) individuals who waited in a room with colder temperatures exhibited more interest in social relations.
• C) individuals who waited in a room with higher temperatures stood farther away from other participants.
• D) individuals who waited in a room with colder temperatures stood closer to other participants.

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Definitions:

Cartel

An association of manufacturers or suppliers agreed upon restricting competition and controlling prices within a particular industry, often to maximize collective profits.

Cheat

The act of acting dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage, especially in a game, examination, or competition.

Collusion

A secret or illicit cooperation or conspiracy, especially between parties to deceive or defraud others, often used in the context of businesses agreeing on prices.

Marginal Cost

The expenditure involved in the production of one more unit of a product or service.