Question

Jackie has been in a terrible mood lately, and she is looking for any way to improve it. When Jackie's friend Anthony asks if she would be willing to volunteer with him at the local food bank, she jumps at the chance, hoping it will make her feel better. This example demonstrates the a. reactance theory. b. foot-in-the-door technique. c. negative state relief hypothesis. d. door-in-the-face technique.

Answer 1

Jackie decision to jump at the chance demonstrates the negative state relief hypothesis.

In psychology, the negative state relief hypothesis refers to a hypothesis that helping behavior are used by people in stressful or boredom situations in order to avoid negative moods.

The hypothesis is one of the coping mechanism of negative moods.

In the question, Jackie is seen trying to jump at the chance of working at Anthony local shop.

Therefore, the Jackie decision to jump at the chance demonstrates the  negative state relief hypothesis.

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