Figure 14-2

question 89

Multiple Choice

Figure 14-2. The figure shows a utility function for Mary Ann.
-Refer to Figure 14-2. From the appearance of the utility function, we know that

• A)Mary Ann is risk averse.
• B)Mary Ann gains less satisfaction when her wealth increases by X dollars than she loses in satisfaction when her wealth decreases by X dollars.
• C)the property of diminishing marginal utility applies to Mary Ann.
• D)All of the above are correct.

Recognize the role of incentive and motivational processes in observational learning.

Identify the impact of observers’ characteristics on their tendency to model behavior.

Comprehend the influence of positive and negative consequences on attention to modeled behavior.

Understand the basic concepts of modeling and observational learning as proposed by Bandura.

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