The "Holier-Than-Thou" Effect Refers to the Tendency for Individuals to

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Multiple Choice

The "holier-than-thou" effect refers to the tendency for individuals to

• A)become angry when other people think they are better than them.
• B)believe in a higher power.
• C)believe that bad people are punished and good people rewarded.
• D)be overly optimistic about their own abilities,competence,and good qualities such as generosity and compassion.

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Definitions:

Tone of Voice

The quality or characteristic of a person's speaking voice that conveys emotions, attitudes, or intentions.

Stress

A physical or emotional response to external pressures, often characterized by feelings of tension, worry, and fatigue.

Pitch

A presentation or proposal designed to persuade or inform an audience about a particular plan, idea, or product.

Pitch of Voice

The degree of highness or lowness of a speaker's voice, affecting how the spoken message is perceived by the audience.