Which Theory Examines Risk Assessment, Loss Aversion, and Dependence on a Reference

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which theory examines risk assessment, loss aversion, and dependence on a reference or starting point, and explains why individuals consistently behave in ways different from what traditional economic and decision theory would predict?

• A) Prospect theory
• B) Game theory
• C) Probability theory
• D) Administrative theory of individual decision making

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