Brett Is Trying to Decide Which Graduate Schools He Will

question 295

Multiple Choice

Brett is trying to decide which graduate schools he will apply to.He is making up a list of all the positive and negative aspects he feels are associated with 100 different schools,and he plans to send applications to the 10 schools that score the highest when he adds up all the positive points and subtracts all the negative points.The decision strategy that Brett is using is referred to as

• A) a purely additive strategy.
• B) elimination by aspects.
• C) a holistic strategy.
• D) an expected value strategy.

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Definitions:

Helper Role

The function or position of providing assistance or support to someone else, often in a professional context such as counseling or healthcare.

Subjective Mechanism

Subjective mechanism refers to processes or methods that are based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than objective facts or evidence.

Subsequent Actions

Activities, decisions, or measures taken following a particular event or as a continuation of a process already underway.

Projection

A psychological defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.