What Refers to Doing Something That Involves the Possibility of Both

question 16

Multiple Choice

What refers to doing something that involves the possibility of both a gain and a loss?

• A) Uncertainty.
• B) Risk-taking.
• C) Risk avoidance.
• D) Risk tolerance.

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Definitions:

Feared Consequence

Feared Consequence is a psychological term referring to the anticipation of a negative outcome that motivates behavior to avoid it.

Self-Perception Theory

The theory that individuals determine their attitudes and preferences by interpreting the meaning of their own behavior.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological unease felt by an individual harboring two or more conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values simultaneously.

Death Penalty

A legal punishment where a person is put to death by the state as a consequence for a crime.