Lakshmi and Sukumar Are Shopping at Their Nearest Best Buy

question 42

Multiple Choice

Lakshmi and Sukumar are shopping at their nearest Best Buy to purchase a new TV. They had previously planned to replace their 5-year-old TV with a new model of the same brand but were surprised by the array of brands and selection the store offers, each having a special feature. They decide to take their time and look at every type of TV available at this Best Buy location.. Lakshmi and Sukumar are exhibiting _____ decision-making style.

• A) routinized
• B) variety seeking
• C) extended
• D) limited

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Definitions:

Internality

The belief in one's ability to control events and outcomes in their own life, often associated with a proactive mindset.

Externality

A term in economics where a cost or benefit that affects a party who did not choose to incur that cost or benefit.

External Attribution

The process of attributing the cause of one's own or others' behavior to external factors, rather than to internal personality traits.

Causal Attribution

The process of determining the underlying cause or reason behind an event or behavior, attributing it to internal dispositions or external situations.