Cassandra,an Accounting Major,read an Article Stating That Accounting Graduates Are

question 14

Multiple Choice

Cassandra,an accounting major,read an article stating that accounting graduates are receiving the highest starting salary offers for business majors.The article also stated that marketing majors start with lower salaries but surpass all other majors' salaries within ten years.Cassandra doesn't remember reading this last part of the article,just the first part.This is an example of:

• A) selective distortion
• B) selective exposure
• C) intermittent reinforcement
• D) selective socialization
• E) selective retention

Grasp the concept of sociometer theory and its relation to self-esteem and exclusion.

Understand the mechanisms of coping and reaction to ostracism and rejection.

Distinguish between different social connection models and their significance.

Understand the concept and applications of Brewer's Optimal Distinctiveness Theory.

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Definitions:

Creativity

Innovation; the ability to use imagination and insight to produce new ideas, products, and processes; an important ability that can be enhanced by keeping an open mind, having a questioning attitude, and using a new-ideas system.

Direction

The point, objective, or targeted goal; the establishment of purpose as an essential leadership function.

Warmth

A quality of being friendly, kind, or considerate, often creating a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere.

Introspection

The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes.