Question

Funder notes that the person who is most talkative at a party is also likely to be the most talkative at the department of motor vehicles (DMV). Which of the following terms describes this principle?A) absolute consistencyB) relative consistencyC) absolute changeD) relative change

Answer 1

Answer:

The term which describes this principle is:

B) relative consistency

Explanation:

Even though the difference between absolute and relative consistency seems small, this case refers to an example of relative consistency. Absolute consistency would be an affirmation such as: someone who talks a lot at a party also talks a lot at the DMV. This about a trait that prevails in all situations. Now, relative consistency would refer to another type of affirmation: the most talkative person at a party is also the most talkative person at the DMV. We are not only paying attention to the trait, but also to the people. This is about the rank order of individuals when it comes to a certain trait or behavior, and how stable this behavior or trait is across different situations.