Which of the Following Situations Does Not Illustrate How a Stimulus

question 196

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations does not illustrate how a stimulus motive can direct behavior?

• A) Children seem to have a natural curiosity to learn about the world.
• B) A rat in a maze will naturally explore it.
• C) People who are used to eating dinner at 6 P.M. feel hungrier as dinnertime approaches.
• D) Monkeys kept in a zoo will tend to huddle together.

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Definitions:

Risk-neutral

Refers to individuals or entities that are indifferent between choices with varying levels of risk, focusing solely on the possible outcomes' expected values.

Risk-loving

A preference or inclination for taking on risks where the potential for gains outweighs the potential losses, as opposed to risk-aversion.

Risk-averse

describes an individual or entity that prefers to avoid risk and opts for the option with the least uncertainty.

Risk Premium

The additional return expected by an investor for taking on a higher level of risk compared with a risk-free investment.