A _____ Agent Can Be Used to Perform Specific Tasks

question 89

Multiple Choice

A _____ agent can be used to perform specific tasks for a user, such as remembering information for filling out Web forms.

• A)surveillance
• B)shopping
• C)data-mining
• D)personal

Identify and explain the phenomenon of cognitive dissonance and its impact on attitudes and behaviors.

Understand the relationship between attitudes and behaviors, including the distinction between public and private behaviors.

Understand the concept of learned helplessness and self-fulfilling prophecies.

Grasp the different types of cognitive biases and heuristics.

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Definitions:

Human Emotions

Complex reactions that involve a person's psychological and physical state in response to stimuli or situations, influencing behavior and decision-making.

Expectancy Theory

A motivation theory that suggests an individual’s behavior is determined by their expected outcomes or rewards following such behavior.

Employee Motivation

The level of enthusiasm, willingness, and drive that a company's workers have to carry out their jobs effectively.

P-to-O Expectancies

The belief that exerting a certain amount of effort (performance) will lead to specific outcomes or objectives.