The Tendency for People to Protect Themselves Against Ideas, Objects

question 9

Multiple Choice

The tendency for people to protect themselves against ideas, objects, or situations they consider threatening is called

• A) Pollyanna principle.
• B) first-impression error.
• C) perceptual defense.
• D) similarity principle.

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Definitions:

Mustard Recall

A situation where mustard products are withdrawn from the market due to safety concerns like contamination or mislabeling.

Demand for Relish

Refers to the consumer desire and willingness to pay for relish, a condiment, which can be influenced by factors such as price, consumer preferences, income levels, and substitute goods.

Decrease in Demand

A condition where consumers show less interest in purchasing a product, leading to a leftward shift in the demand curve.

Substitute Goods

Products or services that can be used in place of each other, offering consumers choices when making purchases.