Suppose That Kaitlin Has a Satisficing Decision-Making Style, and She

question 70

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Kaitlin has a satisficing decision-making style, and she is shopping for a winter jacket. She would be most likely to

• A) examine as many jackets as possible, taking into consideration their price, color, style, and warmth.
• B) first select the two attributes that she considers most important-such as price and style-and focus on all jackets that meet these two criteria.
• C) find a jacket that is good enough to meet her standards, even if it is not ideal.
• D) create a list of pros and cons for the jackets that are acceptable, and choose the jacket on the basis of this list.

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Definitions:

Integrity Versus Despair

A stage in Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development focusing on older adults’ reflection on their life and either achieving a sense of integrity or experiencing despair over past failures.

Late Adulthood

Late adulthood refers to the final stage of the human lifespan, typically considered to begin around the age of 65, characterized by changes in physical, cognitive, and social functioning.

Cognitive Therapist

A mental health professional specializing in cognitive therapy, focusing on identifying and changing negative thoughts and behaviors.

Irrational

Acting or thinking not based on logical reasoning or sound judgment.