If Monica Says She Is Indifferent Between the Prospect (2

question 28

Multiple Choice

If Monica says she is indifferent between the prospect (2 candy bars, shot in the head; .999, .001) and the prospect (1 candy bar; 1 orange juice) then:

• A)her behaviour is violating the axioms of expected utility theory.
• B)her behaviour is consistent with the continuity assumption.
• C)her behaviour is consistent with the substitution assumption.
• D)one would question her sanity.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Generalisation

The tendency for the conditioned response to be evoked by stimuli that are similar to the conditioned stimulus used during learning.

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability to differentiate between two or more distinct stimuli, responding only to the specific stimulus conditioned.

Classroom Conditioning

The process of using behavioral psychology principles to encourage learning and desirable behavior within a classroom setting.

Reinforce Behaviour

The process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering rewards or consequences.