Which of the Following Was Mentioned as an Example of a Situational

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following was mentioned as an example of a situational characteristic that influences decision criterion?

• A) the person's tendency to say "yes"
• B) the costs associated with uncertainty
• C) the costs associated with an incorrect decision
• D) the person's tendency to say "no"

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