Which of the Following Is True About Satisficing

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about satisficing?

• A) It occurs when individuals settle for the first acceptable alternative instead of seeking the best possible decision.
• B) It occurs when information that is readily available is incorrectly assessed to also be more likely.
• C) It occurs when good outcomes are attributed to personal characteristics, but undesirable outcomes are attributed to external circumstances.
• D) It occurs when the way information is presented alters the decision an individual will make.
• E) It occurs when individuals have more faith in their abilities to predict an event than logic suggests is actually possible.

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Definitions:

Piaget

Refers to Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development and his theory of cognitive development stages.

Identity Balance

Whitbourne’s term for a tendency to balance assimilation and accommodation.

Ryff Well-Being Inventory

A psychological assessment tool designed by Carol Ryff to measure multiple dimensions of well-being, including autonomy, personal growth, and purpose in life.

Self-Acceptance

The recognition and acceptance of one's own abilities and limitations.