According to Research, Which of the Following Is a Difference

question 54

Multiple Choice

According to research, which of the following is a difference between individuals high in conscientiousness and individuals high in neuroticism?

• A) Individuals high in conscientiousness are more likely to live longer, whereas individuals high in neuroticism are more likely to die at a younger age.
• B) Individuals high in conscientiousness are more likely to be drug dependent, whereas individuals high in neuroticism are more likely to have an alcohol addiction.
• C) Individuals high in conscientiousness are successful entrepreneurs, whereas individuals high in neuroticism are successful managers.
• D) Individuals high in conscientiousness feel negative emotion than positive emotion in daily life, whereas individuals high in neuroticism experience more lingering positive states.

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Definitions:

Prospect Theory

A behavioral economic theory that describes how people make decisions between alternatives that involve risk, where the potential for losses influences choices more than equivalent gains.

Closing Costs

Fees and expenses, over and above the price of the property, incurred by buyers and sellers in transferring ownership of a property.

Escalation of Commitment

The tendency to continue to invest in a decision despite evidence of it being wrong, often leading to increased commitment based on already invested resources.

Employee Involvement

The degree to which employees can contribute to decision making processes and have a say in matters that affect their work and the organization.