The Concept of Utility Is

question 348

Multiple Choice

The concept of utility is

• A) subjective so that there can be no true measurement of someone's utility.
• B) subjective so measurement of someone's utility must be done scientifically.
• C) objective so that devices can be developed that would measure a person's utility.
• D) objective so that psychologists can measure utility and compare one person's utility with that of another person.

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Definitions:

Habit

A repetitive behavior that an individual performs regularly, often unconsciously.

Frequency

The rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time or in a given sample.

Stop Signal Task

A psychological test used to measure an individual's ability to inhibit a response that has already been initiated.

Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD)

A neurological disorder characterized by a pattern of inattention and/or impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.