Dre Works as an Executive in a Large Cooperation

question 467

Multiple Choice

Dre works as an executive in a large cooperation.He believes he is much more ethical and competent than the other executives in his company.Dre's beliefs illustrate

• A) self-serving bias.
• B) defensive self-esteem.
• C) possible selves.
• D) the spotlight effect.

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Definitions:

Mental Maturing

The process of psychological and emotional growth, leading to more mature thought processes and behaviors.

Physiological Arousal

Refers to the physical responses of the body to stimuli, which may include increased heart rate, sweating, or heightened senses, often associated with emotions and stress.

Bystander-Calculus Model

A psychological framework explaining why individuals decide to intervene or not in emergency situations, based on personal cost-benefit analyses.

Affect-Cost Model

A theoretical framework explaining how emotions influence decision-making, particularly the evaluation of costs and benefits in social interactions.