When We Select the High Risk/high Reward Alternative in a Dichotomized

question 2

Multiple Choice

When we select the high risk/high reward alternative in a dichotomized construct,we are

• A) extending the construct system.
• B) defining the construct system.
• C) discarding old constructs and forming new ones.
• D) reinforcing the construct system.

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Definitions:

Determinants

Factors or elements that contribute to producing a particular result or condition.

Murray's Theory

A theory of personality developed by Henry Murray, focusing on human needs and the interplay between them, the environment, and one's history.

Unconscious Drives

Motivations for behavior that a person is not aware of, which are believed to stem from hidden or suppressed desires and conflicts.

Need-Press Personality Theory

A psychological framework that suggests an individual's personality is formed by the interaction between their personal needs and the demands or pressures of their environment.